How far is Ramapo, NY from Poughkeepsie, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Poughkeepsie, NY is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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 10m.
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 Orange County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Poughkeepsie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Poughkeepsie.
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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
28.2 mi · 32 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
651 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
1605 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
148 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9W, NY 32: Highland, Newburgh
1110 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Robinson Avenue
125 m · 14 sec · North Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Route 9W
13.8 mi · 19 min · Route 9W
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Take the exit slight right toward Mid Hudson Bridge
1239 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
2.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto South Clinton Street
90 m · 11 sec · South Clinton Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Reservoir Square
96 m · 9 sec · Reservoir Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reservoir Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Poughkeepsie.
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
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
28.2 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Ramapo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Poughkeepsie?
The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Firthcliffe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Ramapo and 25.3 miles from Poughkeepsie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.7 miles (65.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Ramapo and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Poughkeepsie.
Stop Ideas Near Firthcliffe
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 Firthcliffe.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Poughkeepsie. Straight-line distance: 40.71 mi (65.51 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 Poughkeepsie
The county seat of Dutchess County, New York.
| Population | 42,942 |
| Coordinates | 41.7003700, -73.9209700 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Poughkeepsie (-73.92097, 41.70037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 37m |
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 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
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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