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Trip from Gates, 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

2h 32m

Distance

156.2 mi

251 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Gates, NY, NY

Gates, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 156.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.71 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

78.1 miles from Gates, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 156.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m 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 2h 32m drive with frequent turns across 156.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Bryant Bridge 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Bryant Bridge Road
Route 29
Lake Avenue
Henning Road
Union Avenue
Adirondack Northway
I 87 South
NY 17 North

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Bryant Bridge Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Burgoyne Road

1.3 mi · 5 min · Burgoyne Road
2

Turn right onto Bryant Bridge Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bryant Bridge Road
3

Turn left onto Route 29

4.0 mi · 5 min · Route 29
4

Continue on Lake Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Lake Avenue
5

Turn left onto Henning Road

0.9 mi · 1 min · Henning Road
6

Turn left onto Union Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Union Avenue
7

Take the ramp slight right

0.5 mi · 59 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

28 mi · 33 min · Adirondack Northway
9

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

0.3 mi · 32 sec · I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
10

Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
11

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

117 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 87 South: New York
12

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

0.2 mi · 34 sec · NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
13

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Old Route 17
14

Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike
15

Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
16

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
17

Turn right onto Lake Street

154 ft · 7 sec · Lake Street
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 78.1 miles from Gates, NY, or about 1h 16m 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 34 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 78.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 4m

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 Gates, 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 Gates, NY

This is one driving day of about 156.2 miles and 2h 32m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Gates, 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 78.1 mi from Gates, NY · 1h 16m into the drive

Downtown Hudson, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hudson, NY

78 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

Niskayuna, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hudson, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 78.1 miles from Gates, 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

$25.71 one way

$51.42 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $27.80 $55.60
premium $4.92 $30.27 $60.55
diesel $5.61 $34.49 $68.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.9 0 $16.40 $7.50
Efficient EV 39.1 0 $13.67 $6.25
EV Truck/SUV 62.5 0 $21.87 $10.00

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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

Gates, NY

Morning in Gates on Friday

Local time

9:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

26°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Morning in Ramapo on Friday

Local time

9:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

35°F

Hudson, NY

78 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

31 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

2h 32m 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 Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 156.2 miles and takes about 2h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Bryant Bridge Road, Route 29, Lake Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 78.1 miles from Gates, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.71 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Gates, NY to Ramapo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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