Origin
Putnam Valley, NY
Afternoon in Putnam Valley on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Putnam Valley, NY to The Bronx, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Putnam Valley, NY
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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to head from Putnam Valley down to The Bronx, you are looking at a 40.9-mile journey that typically takes about 50 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will spend roughly $6 on fuel for the trip, making it a very cost-effective way to transition from the quiet Northeast region into the heart of the city. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, you should expect a different pace than you would find on a major interstate. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Forget about monotonous highway cruising; this route is a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate a series of local roads, including Oscawana Lake Road, Peekskill Hollow Road, and Travis Road, with 0% of the journey taking place on a highway. Because the path is composed of winding local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to zone out on. The lack of highway miles means you will be actively steering through the landscape for the entire 50-minute duration. Expect a technical, hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged from start to finish.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 17 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
492 ft
53 ft
Total Climb
507 ft
Total Descent
611 ft
Highest Point
492 ft
~8.8 mi in
Elevation Range
440 ft
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 2 miles in near Strawberry Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 2 miles (Strawberry Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Strawberry Road
At end of road, turn left onto Strawberry Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Taconic State Parkway
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.1 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Sprain Brook Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
39.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward Pelham Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
6
40.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn right onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 17 mi | 23m |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | 12.8 mi | 17m |
| Bronx River Parkway | 6 mi | 9m |
| US 6 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Peekskill Hollow Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Foothill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Strawberry Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bronx Park East | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 17 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley, NY and The Bronx, NY.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 20
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Oscawana Lake Road
3
Turn left onto Peekskill Hollow Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Peekskill Hollow Road
4
Turn right onto Travis Road
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Travis Road
5
Continue on Foothill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Street
6
At end of road, turn left onto Strawberry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Strawberry Road
7
Turn left onto US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 6
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Bronx River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 7E
Toward Pelham Parkway
Use the right lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 1
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Fordham Road
14
Turn right onto Boston Road
524 ft
·
20 sec
·
Boston Road
15
Continue on Bronx Park East
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Bronx Park East
16
Turn right onto White Plains Road
301 ft
·
10 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto White Plains Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
White Plains Road
18
Turn left onto Sagamore Street
95 ft
·
5 sec
·
Sagamore Street
19
Turn left onto Cruger Avenue
439 ft
·
24 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.5 mi from Putnam Valley, NY · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Putnam Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in The Bronx, NY
The final approach into The Bronx, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.73 one way
$13.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.93 | $15.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Friday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Chance Rain Showers
NW 7 mph
26% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 17 at 3:23AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
20 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 3m 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 Putnam Valley, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 40.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m 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, Bronx River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Putnam Valley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.73 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 40.9 miles you will encounter 14 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 2 miles (Strawberry Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (Taconic State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.1 miles (Sprain Brook Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Putnam Valley, NY to The Bronx, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 53 ft to 492 ft elevation with about 507 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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