How far is Inwood, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.34 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.83 mi
36.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.83 mi
Kilometers
36.74 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.34 mi
Kilometers
45.61 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Inwood
Thu, Apr 16, 9:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-04-16T08:20
Arrive Ramapo
Thu, Apr 16, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Inwood
14.2 mi
00h 21m
To Ramapo
14.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 179th Street

    533 ft · 20 sec · West 179th Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey

    1542 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    2310 ft · 44 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  18. 18

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

    1 km · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 18 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    979 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    960 ft · 18 sec · Orange Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
91.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 53%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 24%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.66 mi · 6%
Broadway
1.31 mi · 5%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 4%
I 87 North
0.65 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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 21m from Inwood
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Inwood 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 Inwood to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Inwood and 14.2 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 22.83 mi (36.74 km).

Inwood

#1 Inwood

City in New York County, New York, United States

Population10,082
Coordinates40.8656600, -73.9268000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Inwood (-73.9268, 40.86566)
End: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.79 L · about $4.01
Round trip
$8.02
2 gal · 7.58 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.01 $8.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.48 $8.96
Premium $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Diesel $4.69 $4.69 $9.39

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Inwood and Ramapo. The current time is 08:20:51.

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.