How far is Richmond Hill, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Richmond Hill, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
43.07 mi
01h 04m
Flight
35.21 mi
56.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.21 mi
Kilometers
56.67 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.07 mi
Kilometers
69.32 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Richmond Hill
Sat, Apr 18, 2:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Richmond Hill
2026-04-18T00:49
Arrive Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Richmond Hill
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Richmond Hill
21.6 mi
00h 32m
To Ramapo
21.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Richmond Hill and Ramapo.

  1. 1

    Start on Jamaica Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Jamaica Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    623 ft · 21 sec · Van Wyck Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on 138th Street

    91 m · 6 sec · 138th Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Whitestone Bridge, Bronx

    629 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

    1157 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

    1505 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South

    1819 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah

    951 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    1 km · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 18 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    979 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    960 ft · 18 sec · Orange Turnpike

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
83.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 35%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 16%
I 95 South
5.84 mi · 14%
Van Wyck Expressway
4.92 mi · 11%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 5%
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
1.82 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 North

Continue straight

7.33 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
35.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 32m from Richmond Hill
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Richmond Hill to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Richmond Hill and 21.6 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Richmond Hill and Partly Sunny near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 12.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Richmond Hill and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 35.21 mi (56.67 km).

Richmond Hill

#1 Richmond Hill

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

Population98,984
Coordinates40.6998300, -73.8312500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Richmond Hill (-73.83125, 40.69983)
End: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.09
Round trip
$12.19
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.09 $12.19
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.81 $13.62
Premium $4.86 $7.39 $14.78
Diesel $4.69 $7.13 $14.27

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Richmond Hill and Ramapo. The current time is 00:49:30.

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.