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Trip from Fallsburg, 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

1h 26m

Distance

66.8 mi

107 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
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.

town in Sullivan County, New York, United States

Fallsburg, NY

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town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fallsburg, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 66.8 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 NY 17, New York State Thruway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.2 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.8 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 (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 66.8 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.2 miles on NY 17.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 53 / Old Falls Road.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (CR 53 / Old Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 53 / Old Falls Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 53 / Old Falls Road

Navigation decision point

8
49.5 mi into trip | ~1h 2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
50.2 mi into trip | ~1h 3m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
8
64.2 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

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

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
6
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in | CR 95 / Torne Valley Road

Turn left onto CR 95 / Torne Valley Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fallsburg, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.

Nyst: Albany

49.5 mi in | ~1h 2m

New York City

49.5 mi in | ~1h 2m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 42.2 mi 50m
New York State Thruway 13.1 mi 15m
Main Street 3.8 mi 5m
State Highway 42 2.8 mi 4m
Torne Valley Road 1.1 mi 2m
Orange Turnpike 0.5 mi <1m
Torne Brook Road 0.4 mi 1m
Old Route 17 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 42.2 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fallsburg, NY and Ramapo, NY.

1

Start on Riverside Drive

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Riverside Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto CR 53

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Old Falls Road
3

Turn left onto NY 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · State Highway 42
4

Continue on NY 42

3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
5

Continue on NY 42

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 45 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York City Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Merge onto NY 17

42 mi · 50 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Route 17
13

Turn right onto NY 59

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Orange Turnpike
14

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
16

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street
17

Arrive at destination

Lake Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.4 mi from Fallsburg, NY · 42m into the drive

Downtown Florida, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Florida, NY

33 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

Wurtsboro, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Middletown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Fallsburg, 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

$11.00 one way

$21.99 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.89 $23.78
premium $4.92 $12.95 $25.89
diesel $5.61 $14.75 $29.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.69

New York State Thruway (13.1 mi) $0.65
Orange Turnpike (0.5 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$1

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20 0 $7.01 $3.21
Efficient EV 16.7 0 $5.85 $2.67
EV Truck/SUV 26.7 0 $9.35 $4.28

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Fallsburg, NY

Late night in Fallsburg on Saturday

Local time

4:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Late night in Ramapo on Saturday

Local time

4:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

W 2 to 8 mph 24% chance Live forecast

59°F

Florida, NY

33 mi in

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

21 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fallsburg, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 66.8 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 NY 17, New York State Thruway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.4 miles from Fallsburg, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.00 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 66.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (CR 53 / Old Falls Road): Navigation decision point; at 49.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Between Fallsburg, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.

Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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