Origin
Beacon, NY
Morning in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
8:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
43m
Distance
38.6 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 38.6 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 38.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 38.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| I 84 West | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| NY 17 North | — | — |
| Route 17 | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
3
Continue on North Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
5
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
7
Continue straight
427 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 87 South: New York City
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
28 mi
·
32 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
11
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Route 17
12
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
13
Turn left onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
14
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
15
Turn right onto Lake Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.35 one way
$12.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.38 | $1.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.40 | $2.47 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Thursday
Local time
8:43 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.
Road read
43m 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 Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 38.6 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.3 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.35 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.
The drive from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY is easy. At 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to Ramapo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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