How far is Ramapo, NY from Pelham, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Pelham, NY is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Pelham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Pelham.
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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
2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike
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Turn left onto Old Route 17
1632 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17
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Take the ramp left toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
1231 ft · 16 sec · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road
1552 ft · 39 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon
1154 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Parkway South
116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
1808 ft · 1 min · 5th Avenue
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Turn left onto Pelhamwood Avenue
535 ft · 19 sec · Pelhamwood Avenue
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Turn right
47 m · 11 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Pelham.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ramapo and Sunny near Pelham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Pelham?
The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Grand View-on-Hudson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Ramapo and 17.7 miles from Pelham.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramapo and Sunny near Pelham.
Stop Ideas Near Grand View-on-Hudson
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 Grand View-on-Hudson.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Pelham. Straight-line distance: 24.67 mi (39.71 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 Pelham
Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States
| Population | 6,917 |
| Coordinates | 40.9098200, -73.8079100 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pelham (-73.80791, 40.90982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.45 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.14 | $16.27 |
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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