How far is Stony Brook, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Stony Brook, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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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Road
79.93 mi
01h 57m
Flight
55.59 mi
89.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.59 mi
Kilometers
89.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.93 mi
Kilometers
128.63 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Return by in Stony Brook
Sun, Apr 19, 7:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stony Brook
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Ramapo
Sun, Apr 19, 5:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stony Brook
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 Stony Brook
39.9 mi
00h 58m
To Ramapo
40 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stony Brook and Ramapo.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Christian Avenue

    2555 ft · 51 sec · Christian Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Country Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Country Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto North Country Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · North Country Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hauppauge Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Hauppauge Boulevard

    1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto LIE North Service Road

    2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York

    1303 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    28.3 mi · 38 min · Long Island Expressway

  14. 14

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

    1267 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

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

    1604 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cross Island Parkway

  17. 17

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

    2905 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  19. 19

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

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

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  26. 26

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

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus

    970 ft · 24 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    6.7 mi · 9 min

  29. 29

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

    951 ft · 26 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah

    1302 ft · 37 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  36. 36

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

    1 km · 43 sec

  37. 37

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  38. 38

    Turn slight right

    67 m · 18 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    979 ft · 30 sec · 4th Street

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    960 ft · 18 sec · Orange Turnpike

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Brook 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
44 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
28.3 mi · 35%
NJ 17 North
15.1 mi · 19%
NJ 4 West
6.85 mi · 9%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 8%
North Country Road
4.09 mi · 5%
Cross Island Parkway
3.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

28.3 mi · 00h 38m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
55.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 58m from Stony Brook
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 39.9 miles from Stony Brook and 40 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stony Brook and Rain Showers 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 11.9 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 13.5 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.2 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 Stony Brook and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 55.59 mi (89.46 km).

Stony Brook

#1 Stony Brook

Public university in Stony Brook, New York, United States

Population13,740
Coordinates40.9256500, -73.1409400
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Stony Brook (-73.14094, 40.92565)
End: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 129 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.82 gal
10.68 L · about $11.31
Round trip
$22.61
5.64 gal · 21.36 L
Estimated CO2
25.1 kg one way
Round trip: 50.1 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $11.31 $22.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $12.64 $25.27
Premium $4.86 $13.71 $27.42
Diesel $4.69 $13.24 $26.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Stony Brook and Ramapo. The current time is 03:14:21.

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.