How far is Ramapo, NY from Briarcliff Manor, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Briarcliff Manor, NY is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.8 mi
00h 46m
Flight
17.94 mi
28.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.94 mi
Kilometers
28.87 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.8 mi
Kilometers
49.57 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Briarcliff Manor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Thu, Oct 15, 5:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-10-15T16:26
Arrive Briarcliff Manor
Thu, Oct 15, 5:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Nyack
NY

Village in New York

From Ramapo
15.3 mi
00h 23m
To Briarcliff Manor
15.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Briarcliff Manor.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    1632 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1231 ft · 16 sec · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    993 ft · 15 sec · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, Elmsford

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    4 mi · 6 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Taconic State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, Pleasantville

    1487 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Pleasantville Road

    3187 ft · 1 min · Pleasantville Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pleasantville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Briarcliff Manor.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19.5 mi · 63%
Saw Mill River Parkway
4.74 mi · 15%
Taconic State Parkway
1.87 mi · 6%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Pleasantville Road
0.89 mi · 3%
NY 119
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

19.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nyack
00h 23m from Ramapo
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ramapo and Sunny near Briarcliff Manor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Briarcliff Manor?

The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Nyack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Ramapo and 15.4 miles from Briarcliff Manor.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramapo and Sunny near Briarcliff Manor.

Stop Ideas Near Nyack

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

12 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

23 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Briarcliff Manor. Straight-line distance: 17.94 mi (28.87 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Briarcliff Manor

#2 Briarcliff Manor

Village in New York, United States of America

Population8,040
Coordinates41.1456500, -73.8237500
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Briarcliff Manor (-73.82375, 41.14565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.09 gal
4.11 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.18 gal · 8.22 L
Estimated CO2
9.7 kg one way
Round trip: 19.4 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.98 $5.43 $10.86
Premium $5.38 $5.87 $11.73
Diesel $6.51 $7.09 $14.19

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 Ramapo and Briarcliff Manor. The current time is 16:26:04.

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.