How far is West Albany, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?
The driving distance from West Albany, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 93.2 miles (150 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Albany and Putnam Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Albany and Putnam Valley.
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Start on Sand Creek Road
22 m · 7 sec · Sand Creek Road
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Turn right onto Exchange Street
1429 ft · 47 sec · Exchange Street
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Turn left onto Everett Road Extension
1271 ft · 45 sec · Everett Road Extension
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Turn left
1080 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Hudson
1925 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
31 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.8 mi · 26 min
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Turn left onto State Highway 82
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 82
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Take the ramp slight right
1723 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
51.4 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Pudding Street
1010 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Pudding Street
2445 ft · 1 min · Pudding Street
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Continue on Wiccopee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Wiccopee Road
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Turn right onto Peekskill Hollow Road
6.4 mi · 13 min · Peekskill Hollow Road
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Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road
1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road
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Turn right
9 m · 3 sec
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Turn right
58 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Albany and Putnam Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Taconic State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
51.4 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving West Albany and Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Albany to Putnam Valley?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from West Albany and 52.9 miles from Putnam Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 93.2 miles (150 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.64 one way or $33.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Albany and Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Plains.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Albany and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 93.21 mi (150.01 km).
#1 West Albany
A hamlet in the town of Albany in Albany County, New York.
| Population | 22,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.6831300, -73.7784500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Putnam Valley
Town in New York
| Population | 11,507 |
| Coordinates | 41.3359300, -73.8740300 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $16.64 | $33.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $18.63 | $37.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $20.13 | $40.26 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $24.34 | $48.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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