How far is Yonkers, NY from Putnam Valley, NY?
The driving distance from Yonkers, NY to Putnam Valley, NY is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village 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 Yonkers and Putnam Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yonkers and Putnam Valley.
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Start on South Broadway
55 m · 11 sec · South Broadway
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Turn sharp right onto Nepperhan Avenue
2531 ft · 49 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Nepperhan Avenue
2517 ft · 56 sec · Nepperhan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ashburton Avenue
580 ft · 19 sec · Ashburton Avenue
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Turn left onto Saw Mill River Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Saw Mill River Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
1 mi · 2 min · Tuckahoe Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward Sprain Brook Parkway North
930 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sprain Brook Parkway
11.3 mi · 15 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
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Continue on Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 132: Shrub Oak
867 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road
1045 ft · 23 sec · Old Yorktown Road
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Turn right onto Barger Street
862 ft · 19 sec · Barger Street
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Strawberry Road
2628 ft · 1 min · Strawberry Road
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Turn right onto Foothill Street
2773 ft · 1 min · Foothill Street
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Continue on Travis Road
1304 ft · 42 sec · Travis Road
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Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road
1.1 mi · 3 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 Yonkers 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
Continue on Taconic State Parkway
16.6 mi · 00h 22m
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 Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yonkers to Putnam Valley?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Briarcliff Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Yonkers and 18 miles from Putnam Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Yonkers and Mostly Sunny near Putnam Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Briarcliff Manor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Greenwich Town Hall
Greenburgh Town Court
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Briarcliff Manor.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yonkers and Putnam Valley. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).
#1 Yonkers
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 200,040 |
| Coordinates | 40.9312100, -73.8987500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.01 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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