How far is Selden, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Selden, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62 miles (99.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
83.16 mi
01h 58m
Flight
62.04 mi
99.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.04 mi
Kilometers
99.85 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.84 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Selden
Thu, Apr 16, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Selden
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Ramapo
Thu, Apr 16, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Selden
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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Selden
41.5 mi
00h 59m
To Ramapo
41.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Middle Country Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Country Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward CR 97 south: Blue Point

    1193 ft · 33 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicolls Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1815 ft · 50 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Express Drive North

    758 ft · 14 sec · Express Drive North

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I-495 west: New York

    892 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    37.2 mi · 50 min · Long Island Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  20. 20

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

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  23. 23

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

    951 ft · 26 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  30. 30

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

    1 km · 43 sec

  31. 31

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 18 sec

  33. 33

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    979 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    960 ft · 18 sec · Orange Turnpike

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
37.2 mi · 45%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 18%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 8%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 8%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 4%
Nicolls Road
2.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

37.2 mi · 00h 50m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
62 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 59m from Selden
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Selden 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 Selden to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.5 miles from Selden and 41.6 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 62 miles (99.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.75 one way or $23.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
New York City Marriage Bureau
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

New York City Marriage Bureau

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10007
Rating 4.1/5 150 reviews City government office,Marriage license bureau,Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Selden and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.85 km).

Selden

#1 Selden

Town in Kansas

Population19,851
Coordinates40.8664900, -73.0356600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Selden (-73.03566, 40.86649)
End: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.75
Round trip
$23.49
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.75 $23.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.13 $26.26
Premium $4.86 $14.24 $28.49
Diesel $4.69 $13.75 $27.51

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Selden and Ramapo. The current time is 03:42:02.

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.