Origin
Putnam Valley, NY
Morning in Putnam Valley on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Putnam Valley, NY to Yonkers, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 50m
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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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
Putnam Valley to Yonkers is 35.5 miles and takes about 53 minutes via Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip, mostly on parkways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taconic State Parkway | 16.1 mi | 21m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 13.5 mi | 18m |
| US 6 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Peekskill Hollow Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Foothill Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Strawberry Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 16.1 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley, NY and Yonkers, 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
16 mi
·
21 min
·
Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
14
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
15
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Putnam Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 35.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Strawberry Road
At end of road, turn left onto Strawberry Road
Navigation decision point
8
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
7
20.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
Saw Mill River Parkway
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
7
34.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
35.5 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.24 | $12.49 |
| premium | $4.87 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Sunday
Local time
10:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
4 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
53m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 87% of the driving on parkways and limited-access roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.1 miles on the Taconic State Parkway before transitioning to the Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect fewer exits and more continuous cruising for much of the drive. The transition from the parkway system to more local roads will become apparent as you approach Yonkers.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Taconic State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River 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
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Strawberry Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Founded 1646
Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
Top landmarks
- • Untermyer Park — public garden
- • Hudson River Museum — museum in Yonkers, N.Y.
- • Glenview Mansion — historic house in New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Taconic State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Yonkers, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles (Strawberry Road): Navigation decision point; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.7 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Yonkers, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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