How far is Brooklyn, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.15 mi
01h 22m
Flight
35.81 mi
57.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.81 mi
Kilometers
57.63 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.15 mi
Kilometers
82.32 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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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 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-18T09:15
Arrive Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 10:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Brooklyn
22.2 mi
00h 41m
To Ramapo
29 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Nostrand Avenue

    132 m · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

    807 ft · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

    685 ft · 33 sec · Rogers Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Prospect Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  18. 18

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    1 km · 43 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  33. 33

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 18 sec

  34. 34

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    979 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    960 ft · 18 sec · Orange Turnpike

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
39 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 46%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 5%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.33 mi · 5%
Prospect Expressway
1.85 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
1.76 mi · 3%
Church Avenue
1.24 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

7.33 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 41m from Brooklyn
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Brooklyn and 29 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 35.81 mi (57.63 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

A borough of New York City.

Population2,577,000
Coordinates40.6501000, -73.9495800
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Nostrand Avenue (-73.949499, 40.650105)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.43
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.22 $14.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $4.69 $8.45 $16.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn and Ramapo. The current time is 09:15:40.

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.