How far is Gates, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
156.2 mi
02h 32m
Flight
137.46 mi
221.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.46 mi
Kilometers
221.22 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.2 mi
Kilometers
251.38 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM EDT
Return by in Gates
Fri, Apr 17, 1:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gates
2026-04-17T08:21
Arrive Ramapo
Fri, Apr 17, 10:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gates
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
Germantown
NY

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

From Gates
78.2 mi
01h 16m
To Ramapo
78 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 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 Gates and Ramapo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burgoyne Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road

    1722 ft · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Route 29

    4 mi · 5 min · Route 29

  4. 4

    Continue on Lake Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Henning Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Henning Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    828 ft · 24 sec · Union Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2401 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    27.8 mi · 34 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

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

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

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

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

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

    117.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  12. 12

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

    1114 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Route 17

    1607 ft · 34 sec · Old Route 17

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gates 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
118 mi · 76%
Adirondack Northway
27.8 mi · 18%
Route 29
4 mi · 3%
Burgoyne Road
1.35 mi · 1%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 1%
Henning Road
0.89 mi · 1%
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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
137.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Germantown
01h 16m from Gates
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Gates 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 Gates to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 156.2 miles (251.4 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from Gates and 78 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.09 one way or $44.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Germantown

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

15 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

24 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

58 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gates and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 137.46 mi (221.22 km).

Gates

#1 Gates

Town in New York, United States

Population28,259
Coordinates43.0914600, -73.6381700
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Burgoyne Road (-73.63818, 43.091567)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.86 L · about $22.09
Round trip
$44.18
11.02 gal · 41.72 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.09 $44.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.69 $49.38
Premium $4.86 $26.78 $53.57
Diesel $4.69 $25.86 $51.73

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 Gates and Ramapo. The current time is 08:21:28.

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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.