How far is Clifton Park, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Clifton Park, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
134.18 mi
02h 06m
Flight
120.88 mi
194.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.88 mi
Kilometers
194.54 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.18 mi
Kilometers
215.94 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Clifton Park
Fri, Apr 17, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clifton Park
2026-04-17T08:22
Arrive Ramapo
Fri, Apr 17, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clifton Park
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
Lake Katrine
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Clifton Park
67 mi
01h 03m
To Ramapo
67.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
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 Clifton Park and Ramapo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clifton Park and Ramapo.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Route 146

    23 m · 5 sec · Old Route 146

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Halfmoon Parkway

    770 ft · 16 sec · Halfmoon Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    127 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Highway 146

    1878 ft · 41 sec · State Highway 146

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South: Albany

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    12.4 mi · 16 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

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

    117.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  10. 10

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

    1114 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Old Route 17

    1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
118 mi · 88%
Adirondack Northway
12.4 mi · 9%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Orange Turnpike
0.54 mi
Torne Brook Road
0.39 mi
State Highway 146
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
120.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Katrine
01h 03m from Clifton Park
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clifton Park 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 Clifton Park to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 134.2 miles (215.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Clifton Park and 67.2 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clifton Park and Chance Rain Showers near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lake Katrine, 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 Lake Katrine.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

8 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

31 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

34 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

76 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clifton Park and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 120.88 mi (194.54 km).

Clifton Park

#1 Clifton Park

Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

Population36,240
Coordinates42.8656300, -73.7709500
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Route 146 (-73.77091, 42.865735)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.92 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.93
9.46 gal · 35.84 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $18.96 $37.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $21.20 $42.39
Premium $4.86 $22.99 $45.99
Diesel $4.69 $22.20 $44.41

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 Clifton Park and Ramapo. The current time is 08:22:26.

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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.