How far is Scarsdale, NY from Ramapo, NY?
The driving distance from Scarsdale, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scarsdale and Ramapo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scarsdale and Ramapo.
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Start on Post Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Post Road
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Continue on West Post Road
3196 ft · 1 min · West Post Road
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Turn left onto Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2217 ft · 60 sec · Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue
1678 ft · 35 sec · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Tarrytown Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Tarrytown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287
97 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 West: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
3110 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Cross Westchester Expressway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
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Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 24 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
1.5 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
1209 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp right onto Orange Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
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Turn left 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 Scarsdale 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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight right onto New York State Thruway
18.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scarsdale and Mostly Sunny near Ramapo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scarsdale to Ramapo?
The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.9 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 14.5 miles from Scarsdale and 14 miles from Ramapo.
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 7:14 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 Scarsdale and Mostly Sunny near Ramapo.
Stop Ideas Near West Nyack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Nyack.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scarsdale and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 22.1 mi (35.56 km).
#1 Scarsdale
Town and village in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 17,785 |
| Coordinates | 41.0051000, -73.7845800 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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