How far is White Plains, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?

The driving distance from White Plains, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.64 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.65 mi
34.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.65 mi
Kilometers
34.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.64 mi
Kilometers
42.88 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in White Plains
Thu, Oct 15, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave White Plains
2026-10-15T20:27
Arrive Putnam Valley
Thu, Oct 15, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in White Plains
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Spring Valley
NY

Village in New York, United States

From White Plains
13.3 mi
00h 21m
To Putnam Valley
13.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between White Plains and Putnam Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between White Plains and Putnam Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    22 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Broadway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Broadway

  3. 3

    Continue on North Broadway

    2943 ft · 52 sec · North Broadway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    2756 ft · 49 sec · North Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Taconic State Parkway North

    99 m · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Taconic State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak

    867 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Barger Street

    862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Strawberry Road

    2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Foothill Street

    2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Travis Road

    1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Peekskill Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Oscawana Lake Road

    1151 ft · 35 sec · Oscawana Lake Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    9 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    58 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between White Plains and Putnam Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
19.4 mi · 73%
North Broadway
2.72 mi · 10%
Peekskill Hollow Road
1.08 mi · 4%
Foothill Street
0.53 mi · 2%
Strawberry Road
0.5 mi · 2%
Travis Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

19.4 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Spring Valley
00h 21m from White Plains
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving White Plains 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 White Plains to Putnam Valley?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Spring Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from White Plains and 13.4 miles from Putnam Valley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.18 one way or $8.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around White Plains and Sunny near Putnam Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Spring Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Spring Valley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Spring Valley.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

5 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

28 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between White Plains and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 21.65 mi (34.84 km).

White Plains

#1 White Plains

The most populous city in Westchester County, New York.

Population58,286
Coordinates41.0339900, -73.7629100
Altitude65
CountryUnited States
Putnam Valley

#2 Putnam Valley

Town in New York

Population11,507
Coordinates41.3359300, -73.8740300
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: White Plains (-73.76291, 41.03399)
End: Putnam Valley (-73.87403, 41.33593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $4.18
Round trip
$8.36
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.18 $8.36
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.68 $9.37
Premium $5.38 $5.06 $10.12
Diesel $6.51 $6.12 $12.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between White Plains and Putnam Valley. The current time is 20:27:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.