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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.55 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.1 mi
35.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.1 mi
Kilometers
35.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.55 mi
Kilometers
45.95 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scarsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-23T06:35
Arrive Scarsdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
West Nyack
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Ramapo
14.2 mi
00h 21m
To Scarsdale
14.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Old Route 17

    1632 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1231 ft · 16 sec · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    19.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Westchester Expressway

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Westchester Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 100 South, NY 119 East: White Plains

    2634 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Tarrytown Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    996 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Lexington Avenue

    2387 ft · 56 sec · South Lexington Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Post Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Post Road

  15. 15

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
19.3 mi · 68%
Cross Westchester Expressway
3.14 mi · 11%
West Post Road
1.6 mi · 6%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi · 4%
Tarrytown Road
0.73 mi · 3%
Orange Turnpike
0.54 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
22.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Nyack
00h 21m from Ramapo
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Nyack, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Nyack.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

36 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Scarsdale. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Scarsdale

#2 Scarsdale

Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,785
Coordinates41.0051000, -73.7845800
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Scarsdale (-73.78458, 41.0051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.81 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.10
2.02 gal · 7.62 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Scarsdale. The current time is 06:35:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.