How far is Elmsford, NY from Ramapo, NY?
The driving distance from Elmsford, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmsford and Ramapo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmsford and Ramapo.
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Start on Vreeland Avenue
5 m · 4 sec · Vreeland Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
27 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Central Avenue
1740 ft · 40 sec · North Central Avenue
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Take the ramp sharp left toward I 287 West
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Orange Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Elmsford and Ramapo.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Elmsford and Sunny near Ramapo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmsford to Ramapo?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bardonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Elmsford and 11.7 miles from Ramapo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmsford and Sunny near Ramapo.
Stop Ideas Near Bardonia
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 Bardonia.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmsford and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.72 km).
#1 Elmsford
Town in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 41.0551000, -73.8201300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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