Origin
Arverne, NY
Morning in Arverne on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arverne, NY to Ramapo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
54 mi
87 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arverne, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Arverne, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 17, Van Wyck Expressway, NJ 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NJ 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.89 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 54 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 54 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 17 and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 29 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
20.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
21.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
8
29 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
29.3 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
36.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Arverne, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
Bronx
8.8 mi in
|
~20m
Manhattan
20.9 mi in
|
~38m
New Haven Connecticut
20.9 mi in
|
~38m
Upper Level
26.5 mi in
|
~46m
|
via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
29 mi in
|
~50m
Gsp South
36.1 mi in
|
~1h
Gsp North
36.1 mi in
|
~1h
Newark
36.1 mi in
|
~1h
Mahwah
36.1 mi in
|
~1h
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| I 95 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Beach Channel Drive | 2.9 mi | 7m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Nassau Expressway | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arverne, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Beach 67th Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Beach 67th Street
2
Turn right onto Beach Channel Drive
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
3
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
4
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Sheridan Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn right onto Sheridan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Sheridan Boulevard
7
Continue on Burnside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Burnside Avenue
8
Turn left onto Nassau Expressway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
10
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
15
Continue on I 678
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 19S-W
Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
Use the slight left lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 95 South
22
Merge onto I 95
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
24
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
25
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
36
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
37
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
38
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
39
Turn right
195 ft
·
14 sec
40
Turn slight right
218 ft
·
17 sec
41
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Street
42
Turn left onto NY 59
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
43
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
44
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
45
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
46
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27 mi from Arverne, NY · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27 miles from Arverne, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ramapo, NY
The final approach into Ramapo, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.61 | $19.22 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.92 | $23.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$23
Total
$31
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Friday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
8 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Arverne, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 54 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, Van Wyck Expressway, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27 miles from Arverne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 54 miles you will encounter 29 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Arverne, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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