How far is Ramapo, NY from Southold, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Southold, NY is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.01 mi
02h 54m
Flight
90.86 mi
146.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.86 mi
Kilometers
146.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.01 mi
Kilometers
193.13 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Southold
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Southold
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:40 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
Melville
NY

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

From Ramapo
59.9 mi
01h 27m
To Southold
60.1 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    58.9 mi · 1 hr 20 min · Long Island Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 East: Old Country Road, Greenport, Orient

    1.2 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 58 east: Greenport, Orient

    150 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Old Country Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Old Country Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Country Road

    33 m · 6 sec · Old Country Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Country Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Old Country Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Northville Turnpike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Northville Turnpike

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Sound Avenue

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Sound Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Middle Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Middle Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit right toward Southold

    71 m · 13 sec

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Youngs Avenue

    2820 ft · 1 min · Youngs Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Youngs Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
58.9 mi · 49%
Orange Avenue
14.9 mi · 12%
Middle Road
8.89 mi · 7%
NJ 4 East
7.12 mi · 6%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 6%
Sound Avenue
5.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

58.9 mi · 01h 20m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melville
01h 27m from Ramapo
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ramapo and Rain Showers near Southold.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Melville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Ramapo and 60.1 miles from Southold.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.96 one way or $33.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Ramapo and Rain Showers near Southold.

Stop Ideas Near Melville

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 Melville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.9 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Melville.

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

30 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

44 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Bridgeport

47 mi away
525 Water St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Southold. Straight-line distance: 90.86 mi (146.23 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

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

#2 Southold

Town in New York

Population22,282
Coordinates41.0648200, -72.4262000
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Southold (-72.4262, 41.06482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.23 gal
16.03 L · about $16.96
Round trip
$33.92
8.46 gal · 32.06 L
Estimated CO2
37.6 kg one way
Round trip: 75.2 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $16.96 $33.92
Mid-grade $4.48 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.86 $20.56 $41.12
Diesel $4.69 $19.86 $39.71

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Southold. The current time is 01:27:32.

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.