How far is Ballston Spa, NY from Ramapo, NY?
The driving distance from Ballston Spa, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 37m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Chemung County, 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 Ballston Spa and Ramapo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballston Spa and Ramapo.
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Start on West High Street
20 m · 9 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto Church Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Church Avenue
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Turn left onto State Highway 67
3.1 mi · 5 min · State Highway 67
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Dunning Street
35 m · 2 sec · Dunning Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Dunning Street
156 m · 13 sec · Dunning Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1257 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
1114 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Route 17
1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17
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Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike
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Turn left onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road
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Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road
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Turn right onto Lake Street
47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ballston Spa and Ramapo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117 mi · 02h 16m
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 Ballston Spa and Sunny near Ramapo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ballston Spa to Ramapo?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?
Veteran is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Ballston Spa and 72.9 miles from Ramapo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.86 one way or $45.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ballston Spa and Sunny near Ramapo.
Stop Ideas Near Veteran
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Veteran.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Poughkeepsie station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ballston Spa and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 129.53 mi (208.46 km).
#1 Ballston Spa
City in Saratoga County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 5,189 |
| Coordinates | 43.0009100, -73.8490100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ramapo
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 138,356 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -74.1684800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $4.45 | $22.86 | $45.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $25.61 | $51.21 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $27.66 | $55.33 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $33.46 | $66.91 |
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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