How far is Ramapo, NY from Scarsdale, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Scarsdale, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Scarsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Scarsdale.
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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 left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 100 South, NY 119 East: White Plains
2634 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto Tarrytown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road
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Continue on Main Street
996 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Lexington Avenue
2387 ft · 56 sec · South Lexington Avenue
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Turn right onto West Post Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Scarsdale.
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 short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ramapo and Mostly Sunny near Scarsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Scarsdale?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Nyack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Ramapo and 14.3 miles from Scarsdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ramapo and Mostly Sunny near Scarsdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Nyack
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 West Nyack.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Scarsdale. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 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 Scarsdale
Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,785 |
| Coordinates | 41.0051000, -73.7845800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| Country | United States |
End: Scarsdale (-73.78458, 41.0051)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.05 | $8.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.91 | $9.82 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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