How far is Shirley, NY from Ramapo, NY?
The driving distance from Shirley, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in West Virginia, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shirley and Ramapo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley and Ramapo.
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Start on William Floyd Parkway
1449 ft · 30 sec · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
1069 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 16 West: Yaphank, Horseblock Road
652 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Victory Avenue
821 ft · 19 sec · Victory Avenue
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Turn right onto Horseblock Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road
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Turn left onto Express Drive North
873 ft · 15 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495 WEST: New York
1278 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 56 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
1267 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
1604 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
2905 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge
1.8 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 Shirley and Ramapo.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
41.4 mi · 00h 56m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Ramapo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shirley to Ramapo?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Shirley and 44.7 miles from Ramapo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Ramapo is Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shirley and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 71.81 mi (115.56 km).
#1 Shirley
Census-designated place in New York, USA
| Population | 27,854 |
| Coordinates | 40.8014900, -72.8676000 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.63 | $25.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $14.12 | $28.23 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $15.31 | $30.62 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $14.79 | $29.57 |
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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