Origin
Greenburgh, NY
Afternoon in Greenburgh on Saturday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Greenburgh, 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
34m
Distance
24.3 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Greenburgh, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Greenburgh, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 24.3 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.7 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Greenburgh, NY
Full guide →Founded 1788
Top landmarks
- • Ferncliff Cemetery — cemetery in Hartsdale, New York, United States
- • Hartsdale Pet Cemetery — pet cemetery in Greenburgh, New York
- • Evangeline Booth House — historic house in Hartsdale, New York, USA
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 34m. Total distance: 24.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 24.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward I 87: Tappan Zee Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 20
Toward I 87: Tappan Zee Bridge
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
NY 17
Take the exit onto NY 17 toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: 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 North: Sloatsburg, Su...
6
22.8 mi into trip
|
~30m 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.
On the drive from Greenburgh, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Suffern along the way.
Suffern
21.8 mi in
|
~28m
|
via NY 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 20.7 mi | 26m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NY 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 20.7 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenburgh, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Saw Mill River Parkway
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
2
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 20
Toward I 87: Tappan Zee Bridge
3
Merge onto I 87
19 mi
·
24 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit onto NY 17
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
7
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
9
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
10
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.71 | $9.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.37 | $10.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.08
New York State Thruway
(20.7 mi)
$1.03
Orange Turnpike
(0.8 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Afternoon in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m 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 Greenburgh, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 24.3 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.2 miles from Greenburgh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 24.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 1.1 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 20.3 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Greenburgh, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Suffern along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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