How far is Brighton, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Brighton, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
287.27 mi
06h 09m
Flight
221.86 mi
357.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
221.86 mi
Kilometers
357.05 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
287.27 mi
Kilometers
462.32 km
Drive Time
06h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 PM EDT
Return by in Brighton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brighton
2026-04-17T17:13
Arrive Ramapo
Fri, Apr 17, 11:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:09 PM to 1:39 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brighton
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Brighton
143.5 mi
03h 04m
To Ramapo
143.8 mi
03h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Ramapo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Ramapo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    54 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Halstead Street

    971 ft · 48 sec · Halstead Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Winton Road

    138 m · 15 sec · North Winton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto University Avenue

    897 ft · 20 sec · University Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Avenue

    1553 ft · 35 sec · East Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 490 East

    2239 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Eastern Expressway

    10.8 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

    3238 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

    2420 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    100 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 414

    1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414

  13. 13

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Clark Street Road

    9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Street

    69 m · 12 sec · State Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dill Street

    720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Loop Road

    140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Genesee Street Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East Lake Street

    2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street

  22. 22

    Continue on East Lake Road

    9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 41

    4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

  24. 24

    Continue on East Lake Road

    2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road

  25. 25

    Continue on State Highway 41

    9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North West Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street

  27. 27

    Take the ramp left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

    1396 ft · 34 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    45.4 mi · 54 min

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern

    1114 ft · 36 sec

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Old Route 17

    1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Ramapo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
40 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 45%
I 81 South
45.7 mi · 16%
New York State Thruway
43.1 mi · 15%
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi · 4%
East Lake Road
9.92 mi · 3%
State Highway 41
9.82 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.4 mi
221.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
03h 04m from Brighton
Leave By
11:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brighton and Chance Rain Showers near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 287.3 miles (462.3 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.5 miles from Brighton and 143.8 miles from Ramapo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 221.9 miles (357.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.4 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.65 one way or $81.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brighton and Chance Rain Showers near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirkwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkwood.

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

108 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 221.86 mi (357.05 km).

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#1 Brighton

Town in Monroe County, New York, USA

Population36,609
Coordinates43.1475600, -77.5505500
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Brighton (-77.55055, 43.14756)
End: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 462 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.14 gal
38.37 L · about $40.65
Round trip
$81.30
20.28 gal · 76.74 L
Estimated CO2
90.1 kg one way
Round trip: 180.2 kg / 397 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $40.65 $81.30
Mid-grade $4.48 $45.44 $90.87
Premium $4.86 $49.29 $98.58
Diesel $4.69 $47.60 $95.19

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Brighton and Ramapo. The current time is 17:13:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.