Origin
De Witt, NY
Morning in De Witt on Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from De Witt, NY to Ramapo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
226.6 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
★
6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 42m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
De Witt, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from De Witt, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 226.6 miles and takes about 3h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Downing Road, Lansdowne Road, Terrace Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
113.3 miles from De Witt, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Ramapo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1791
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 226.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 35m drive with frequent turns across 226.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Downing Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from De Witt, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Downing Road | — | — |
| Lansdowne Road | — | — |
| Terrace Drive | — | — |
| East Genesee Street | — | — |
| I 481 South | — | — |
| Brighton Avenue | — | — |
| East Glen Avenue | — | — |
| New York | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Downing Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Witt, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Hampshire Drive
272 ft
·
13 sec
·
Hampshire Drive
2
Turn right onto Downing Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Downing Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lansdowne Road
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
Lansdowne Road
4
Turn left onto Terrace Drive
364 ft
·
23 sec
·
Terrace Drive
5
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Genesee Street
6
Take the ramp slight right toward I 481 South: Jamesville
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 481 South: Jamesville
7
Merge slight left
4.7 mi
·
5 min
8
Keep slight left to continue on Brighton Avenue
203 ft
·
5 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
9
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Glen Avenue
115 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Glen Avenue
10
Exit the roundabout onto East Glen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Glen Avenue
11
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
12
Merge slight left
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
13
Continue straight
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
14
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 Toll South: New York City
17
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13 mi
·
15 min
·
New York State Thruway
18
Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
19
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Route 17
20
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
21
Turn left onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
22
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
23
Turn right onto Lake Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 113.3 miles from De Witt, NY, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 50 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.3 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ramapo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving De Witt, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from De Witt, NY
This is one driving day of about 226.6 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from De Witt, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.3 mi from De Witt, NY · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 113.3 miles from De Witt, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ramapo, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.30 one way
$74.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
79 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.33 | $80.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $43.92 | $87.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.03 | $100.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.88 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.83 | $9.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.6 | 1 | $31.72 | $14.50 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Saturday
Local time
7:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Rockland, NY
113 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 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
3h 35m 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 De Witt, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 226.6 miles and takes about 3h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Downing Road, Lansdowne Road, Terrace Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.3 miles from De Witt, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 35m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from De Witt, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from De Witt, NY to Ramapo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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