How far is Rockville Centre, NY from Ramapo, NY?
The driving distance from Rockville Centre, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 61 miles (98.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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Halfway Point
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City in New York County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rockville Centre and Ramapo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockville Centre and Ramapo.
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Start on Maple Avenue
14 m · 7 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
595 ft · 31 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto Sunrise Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
2052 ft · 48 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto West Merrick Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Merrick Road
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Continue on Merrick Boulevard
1555 ft · 47 sec · Merrick Boulevard
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Turn sharp right onto Brookville Boulevard
141 m · 22 sec · Brookville Boulevard
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Take the ramp left
98 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1 km · 41 sec · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
97 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
133 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
532 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hempstead Avenue West
81 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
549 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hempstead Avenue
31 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Hempstead Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Hempstead Avenue
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Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
553 ft · 17 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn right onto 212th Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 212th Street
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Continue on Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
970 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight right
6.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
951 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
1302 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
1 km · 43 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 14 sec
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Turn slight right
67 m · 18 sec
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Turn right onto 4th Street
979 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street
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Turn left onto Orange Turnpike
960 ft · 18 sec · Orange Turnpike
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Turn right onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road
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Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road
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Turn right onto Lake Street
47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rockville Centre and Ramapo.
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.
NJ 17 North
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7.33 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Rockville Centre and Rain Showers near Ramapo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rockville Centre to Ramapo?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.1 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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 26.1 miles from Rockville Centre and 34.9 miles from Ramapo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.62 one way or $17.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Rockville Centre and Rain Showers near Ramapo.
Stop Ideas Near Inwood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Inwood.
Yonkers station
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Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rockville Centre and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 43.24 mi (69.59 km).
#1 Rockville Centre
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 24,398 |
| Coordinates | 40.6587100, -73.6412400 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ramapo
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 138,356 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -74.1684800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $9.63 | $19.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
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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