How far is Ramapo, NY from Lake Grove, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Lake Grove, NY is about 79 miles (127.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.4 miles (94 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m 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 01h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Lake Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Lake Grove.
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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 left onto Orange Turnpike
2659 ft · 45 sec · Orange Turnpike
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Continue on Orange Avenue
2119 ft · 38 sec · Orange Avenue
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Continue on Orange Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Orange Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
796 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
566 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
2455 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1417 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
1124 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 55 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway
3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
810 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
1448 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.3 mi · 41 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
669 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive South
1153 ft · 23 sec · Express Drive South
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Continue on Express Drive South
2136 ft · 45 sec · Express Drive South
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road
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Continue on Townline Road
530 ft · 17 sec · Townline Road
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Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
1948 ft · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
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Continue on Nesconset Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Nesconset Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
923 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Middle Country Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Middle Country Road
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Turn right onto Hawkins Avenue
2743 ft · 1 min · Hawkins Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hawkins Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Lake Grove.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
30.3 mi · 00h 41m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Ramapo and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Lake Grove?
The road trip is about 79 miles (127.2 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.5 miles from Ramapo and 39.6 miles from Lake Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.4 miles (94 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ramapo and Rain Showers Likely near Lake Grove.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Lake Grove. Straight-line distance: 58.43 mi (94.04 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 Lake Grove
Village in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 11,055 |
| Coordinates | 40.8528800, -73.1151100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Grove (-73.11511, 40.85288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.19 | $22.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.50 | $25.00 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.10 | $26.19 |
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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