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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Putnam Valley, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

59.2 mi

95 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 25m ★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Putnam Valley, NY covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Clearview Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.74 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

29.6 miles from Hempstead, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 59.2 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on Taconic State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in near I 295 / Clearview Expressway.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 28 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
8.1 mi into trip | ~15m in | I 295 / Clearview Expressway

Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
8
15.8 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway toward I 695 North: New Haven

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven
7
20.6 mi into trip | ~32m in

Take the exit toward Conner Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward Conner Street
8
24.8 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway
8
24.9 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hempstead, NY and Putnam Valley, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.

Cross County Parkway West

23.9 mi in | ~38m

Bronx Parkway North

24.9 mi in | ~40m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Taconic State Parkway 16.6 mi 22m
Sprain Brook Parkway 12.6 mi 17m
Clearview Expressway 5 mi 5m
Throgs Neck Expressway 2.5 mi 3m
South Columbus Avenue 2.3 mi 3m
Tulip Avenue 2 mi 3m
New England Thruway 2 mi 3m
Throgs Neck Bridge 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Taconic State Parkway — 16.6 mi, about 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Putnam Valley, NY.

1

Start on Peninsula Boulevard

77 ft · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
2

Turn left onto Clinton Street

359 ft · 17 sec · Clinton Street
Use the left lane.
3

Turn left onto NY 102

1.1 mi · 1 min · Front Street
4

Turn slight left onto NY 24

2.0 mi · 3 min · Hempstead Turnpike
5

Turn right onto New Hyde Park Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · New Hyde Park Road
6

Turn left onto Tulip Avenue

2.0 mi · 3 min · Tulip Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
8

Turn slight right onto NY 25

1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
9

Turn left onto NY 25

0.7 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
10

Turn right onto I 295

5.0 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on I 295

2.0 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
12

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 695

1.8 mi · 2 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
Exit 10 Toward I 695 North: New Haven Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 95

1.0 mi · 1 min · Bruckner Expressway
15

Continue on I 95

2.0 mi · 3 min · New England Thruway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Take the exit

351 ft · 16 sec
Exit 13 Toward Conner Street Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto Tillotson Avenue

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Tillotson Avenue
18

Turn left onto Conner Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Conner Street
19

Continue on NY 22

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Provost Avenue
20

Continue on NY 22

0.2 mi · 17 sec · South 3rd Avenue
21

Turn slight right onto NY 22

2.3 mi · 3 min · South Columbus Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
22

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward Cross County Parkway West Use the left lane.
23

Merge onto Cross County Parkway

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Cross County Parkway
24

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 6 Toward Bronx Parkway, Sprain Parkway Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Bronx Parkway North, Sprain Parkway Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto Bronx River Parkway

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Bronx River Parkway
27

Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway

13 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

17 mi · 22 min · Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 19 Toward NY 132: Shrub Oak Use the slight right lane.
30

Turn left onto NY 132

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Old Yorktown Road
31

Turn right onto NY 132

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Barger Street
32

Turn left onto US 6

1.3 mi · 2 min · US 6
Use the straight / left lanes.
33

Turn right onto Strawberry Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Strawberry Road
34

Turn right onto Foothill Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Foothill Street
35

Continue on Travis Road

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Travis Road
36

Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Peekskill Hollow Road
37

Turn right onto CR 20

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Oscawana Lake Road
38

Turn right

29 ft · 2 sec
39

Turn right

190 ft · 13 sec
40

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.6 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 13 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.6 miles or 47m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Putnam Valley, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Hempstead, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Hempstead, NY

This is one driving day of about 59.2 miles and 1h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Hempstead, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 16.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.6 mi from Hempstead, NY · 47m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

30 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Greenburgh, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.6 miles from Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Putnam Valley, NY

The final approach into Putnam Valley, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free near mile 18.4
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free near mile 10.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 16.3
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour Free near mile 10.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

13 mi from route ~32 min detour Free near mile 10.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.74 one way

$19.49 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $10.54 $21.07
premium $4.92 $11.47 $22.95
diesel $5.61 $13.07 $26.14

Estimated Tolls: $6.83

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55
Hempstead Turnpike (2 mi) $0.14
New England Thruway (2 mi) $0.14

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.8 0 $6.22 $2.84
Efficient EV 14.8 0 $5.18 $2.37
EV Truck/SUV 23.7 0 $8.29 $3.79

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Friday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

SW 16 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Putnam Valley, NY

Late night in Putnam Valley on Friday

Local time

12:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Mount Vernon, NY

30 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

30 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 32m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hempstead, NY to Putnam Valley, NY covers 59.2 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Sprain Brook Parkway, Clearview Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.6 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.74 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 59.2 miles you will encounter 28 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.8 miles (I 695 / Throgs Neck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hempstead, NY and Putnam Valley, NY, road signs point toward Cross County Parkway West and Bronx Parkway North.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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