How far is Nyack, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Nyack, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 17 miles (27.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m 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
17.02 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.5 mi
21.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.5 mi
Kilometers
21.73 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.02 mi
Kilometers
27.39 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Nyack
Thu, Oct 15, 2:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nyack
2026-10-15T13:27
Arrive Ramapo
Thu, Oct 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nyack
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
Monsey
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Nyack
8.5 mi
00h 11m
To Ramapo
8.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    3080 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Highland Avenue

    551 ft · 17 sec · North Highland Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto High Avenue

    553 ft · 9 sec · High Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP

    1584 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    12 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

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

    1209 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn sharp right onto Orange Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orange Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nyack 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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
13.5 mi · 79%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 7%
Orange Turnpike
0.75 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.58 mi · 3%
Torne Brook Road
0.39 mi · 2%
GSP
0.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

12 mi · 00h 15m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
13.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monsey
00h 11m from Nyack
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Nyack and Sunny near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17 miles (27.4 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Monsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Nyack and 8.5 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monsey

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

18 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

33 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nyack and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 13.5 mi (21.73 km).

Nyack

#1 Nyack

Village in New York

Population7,133
Coordinates41.0906500, -73.9179100
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.917827, 41.090919)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.27 L · about $2.67
Round trip
$5.34
1.2 gal · 4.54 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.67 $5.34
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.99 $5.98
Premium $5.38 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $6.51 $3.91 $7.81

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nyack and Ramapo. The current time is 13:27:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.