Origin
Putnam Valley, NY
Late night in Putnam Valley on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
52.8 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
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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Richmond Hill, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oscawana Lake Road, Peekskill Hollow Road, Travis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 52.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 52.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oscawana Lake Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oscawana Lake Road | — | — |
| Peekskill Hollow Road | — | — |
| Travis Road | — | — |
| Foothill Street | — | — |
| Strawberry Road | — | — |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | — | — |
| Taconic State Parkway | — | — |
| Sprain Brook Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Oscawana Lake Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on the route
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Oscawana Lake Road
0.2 mi
·
30 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
·
36 sec
·
Travis Road
5
Continue on Foothill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Foothill Street
6
At the end of the road, turn left onto Strawberry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Strawberry Road
7
Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
17 mi
·
23 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway
13 mi
·
17 min
·
Sprain Brook Parkway
11
Continue on Bronx River Parkway
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bronx River Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon
13
Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
14
Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
15
Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
16
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
17
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
21
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
22
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
23
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
24
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.4 mi from Putnam Valley, NY · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.4 miles from Putnam Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY
The final approach into Richmond Hill, 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
$8.69 one way
$17.38 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$7
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 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 | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.39 | $3.38 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Richmond Hill, NY
Late night in Richmond Hill on Friday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 Richmond Hill, NY covers 52.8 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oscawana Lake Road, Peekskill Hollow Road, Travis Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.4 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 $8.69 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.
The drive from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Putnam Valley, NY to Richmond Hill, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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