How far is Van Buren, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
233.9 mi
03h 42m
Flight
174.71 mi
281.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.71 mi
Kilometers
281.17 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.9 mi
Kilometers
376.43 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM EDT
Return by in Van Buren
Sun, Apr 19, 1:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Van Buren
2026-04-18T17:58
Arrive Ramapo
Sat, Apr 18, 9:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Van Buren
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Hancock
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States

From Van Buren
116.8 mi
01h 51m
To Ramapo
117.1 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
69°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Ramapo.

  1. 1

    Start on Peck Road

    27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Van Buren Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Jones Road

    1527 ft · 35 sec · Jones Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 690 East

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton

    1243 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern

    1114 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old Route 17

    1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 56%
I 81 South
76.3 mi · 33%
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi · 6%
I 690 East
8.73 mi · 4%
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi
I 87 Toll South
0.9 mi
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.2 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hancock
01h 51m from Van Buren
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Van Buren 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 Van Buren to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 233.9 miles (376.4 km) and usually takes 03h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hancock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.8 miles from Van Buren and 117.1 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.07 one way or $66.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Van Buren and Mostly Sunny near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Hancock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hancock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hancock.

BUS

Scranton, PA

69 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

93 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

104 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

110 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 174.71 mi (281.17 km).

Van Buren

#1 Van Buren

Town in New York, United States

Population13,332
Coordinates43.1136800, -76.3021500
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Peck Road (-76.301661, 43.113604)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.24 L · about $33.07
Round trip
$66.15
16.5 gal · 62.48 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $33.07 $66.15
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.97 $73.94
Premium $4.86 $40.10 $80.21
Diesel $4.69 $38.73 $77.45

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Van Buren and Ramapo. The current time is 17:58:56.

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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.