How far is Ramapo, NY from Shirley, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Shirley, NY is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
71.81 mi
115.56 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.81 mi
Kilometers
115.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.65 mi
Kilometers
145.88 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shirley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-22T17:44
Arrive Shirley
Wed, Apr 22, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Hills
NY

Town in West Virginia, United States

From Ramapo
45.2 mi
01h 04m
To Shirley
45.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination

Forecast data is not available for this endpoint yet.

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Shirley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Shirley.

  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 left onto Orange Turnpike

    2659 ft · 45 sec · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Orange Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.9 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

    566 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

    2455 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1417 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    6.4 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1124 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  17. 17

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  22. 22

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.5 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 16: Horse Block Road, Centereach, Shirley

    1308 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Express Drive South

    1108 ft · 21 sec · Express Drive South

  28. 28

    Turn slight right onto Horseblock Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montauk Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Montauk Highway

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Aletta Place

    78 m · 10 sec · Aletta Place

  31. 31

    Turn right

    113 m · 29 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn right onto William Floyd Parkway

    116 m · 9 sec · William Floyd Parkway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · William Floyd Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Shirley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.5 mi · 48%
Orange Avenue
14.9 mi · 16%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 7%
Horseblock Road
4.07 mi · 4%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.5 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
71.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Hills
01h 04m from Ramapo
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Shirley?

The road trip is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Ramapo and 45.4 miles from Shirley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.83 one way or $25.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before leaving, the latest forecast around Ramapo is Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny.

Stop Ideas Near North Hills

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Hills and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

North Hills
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

32 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Shirley. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.56 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

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

#2 Shirley

Census-designated place in New York, USA

Population27,854
Coordinates40.8014900, -72.8676000
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Shirley (-72.8676, 40.80149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.11 L · about $12.83
Round trip
$25.66
6.4 gal · 24.22 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.83 $25.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.34 $28.68
Premium $4.86 $15.56 $31.11
Diesel $4.69 $15.02 $30.04

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Shirley. The current time is 17:44:29.

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.