How far is Ramapo, NY from Saranac Lake, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Saranac Lake, NY is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Saranac Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Saranac Lake.
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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
97.7 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Adirondack Northway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
1346 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 9
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11.5 mi · 17 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
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Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
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Continue on Cascade Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Cascade Road
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Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Saranac-Placid Road
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Continue on Lake Flower Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lake Flower Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
1370 ft · 42 sec · River Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
2177 ft · 43 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Saranac Lake.
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 longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Ramapo and Sunny near Saranac Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Saranac Lake?
The road trip is about 262.8 miles (422.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clifton Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131 miles from Ramapo and 131.7 miles from Saranac Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.3 miles (354.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramapo and Sunny near Saranac Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Lot
Albany City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton Park.
Schenectady
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Albany–Rensselaer
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Saranac Lake. Straight-line distance: 220.29 mi (354.53 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 Saranac Lake
Village in New York
| Population | 5,193 |
| Coordinates | 44.3295000, -74.1312700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saranac Lake (-74.13127, 44.3295)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 423 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $41.23 | $82.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $46.18 | $92.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $60.34 | $120.68 |
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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