How far is Ramapo, NY from Clifton Park, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Clifton Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Clifton Park.
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Start on Lake Street
47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road
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Turn right onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road
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Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
1033 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
110 mi · 2 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
1351 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
9 mi · 12 min
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Keep slight left
1863 ft · 29 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
1472 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
6.4 mi · 8 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park
1509 ft · 40 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 146
971 ft · 26 sec · State Highway 146
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Turn left onto Halfmoon Parkway
1025 ft · 24 sec · Halfmoon Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Route 146
23 m · 3 sec · Old Route 146
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 146
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Clifton Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
110 mi · 02h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramapo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clifton Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Clifton Park?
The road trip is about 133.3 miles (214.6 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?
Lake Katrine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Ramapo and 66.7 miles from Clifton Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120.9 miles (194.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.84 one way or $37.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ramapo and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Clifton Park.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Katrine
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 Lake Katrine.
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Poughkeepsie station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Clifton Park. Straight-line distance: 120.88 mi (194.54 km).
#1 Ramapo
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 138,356 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -74.1684800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clifton Park
Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
| Population | 36,240 |
| Coordinates | 42.8656300, -73.7709500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clifton Park (-73.77095, 42.86563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $4.01 | $18.84 | $37.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $22.85 | $45.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $22.06 | $44.12 |
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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