The drive from Hyde Park, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 156.2 miles and takes about 3h 36m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, State Highway 28, State Highway 206 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.2 miles on NY 17.
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 Hyde Park, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 59m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 36m. Total distance: 156.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 36m highway drive covering 156.2 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and State Highway 28. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.2 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 36 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 69.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 28. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19 miles in near NY 28.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 156.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles (NY 28): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 138.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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19 mi into trip|~26m in|NY 28
Take the exit onto NY 28 toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 15
Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
8
69.5 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
138.9 mi into trip|~3h 12m 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
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139.6 mi into trip|~3h 13m 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
153.6 mi into trip|~3h 30m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hyde Park, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, Nyst: Albany and New York City.
Davenport
19 mi in|~26m|via NY 28
Nyst: Albany
138.9 mi in|~3h 12m
New York City
138.9 mi in|~3h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
69.2 mi
1h 22m
State Highway 28
17.7 mi
25m
State Highway 206
13.7 mi
24m
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi
15m
Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi
12m
NY 357
6.4 mi
10m
NY 28
5 mi
6m
Cat Hollow Road
4.6 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 69.2 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hyde Park, NY and Ramapo, NY.
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Start on NY 28
4.8 mi·7 min·State Highway 28
2
Continue on NY 28
0.8 mi·1 min·North Main Street
3
Continue on NY 28
7.4 mi·10 min·State Highway 28
4
Continue on NY 28
1.3 mi·1 min·Gersoni Road
5
Take the ramp onto NY 28
4.8 mi·5 min·NY 28
6
Take the exit onto NY 28
0.3 mi·38 sec·NY 28
Exit 15Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport
7
Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28
0.2 mi·38 sec·James F. Lettis Highway
8
Turn right onto NY 28
5.6 mi·7 min·State Highway 28
9
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi·10 min·NY 357
10
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
11
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi·4 min·West Brook Road
12
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Road
13
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·8 sec·Delaware Street
15
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi·1 min·Stockton Avenue
17
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi·16 min·State Highway 206
18
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
19
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
20
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
21
Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
22
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
23
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
24
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
26
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 87
13 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 15AToward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, SuffernUse the slight right lane.
31
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old Route 17
32
Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi·54 sec·Orange Turnpike
33
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
35
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
36
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
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 78.1 miles from Hyde Park, NY, or about 1h 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.2 miles.
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.1 miles or 1h 59m 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 59m
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 Hyde Park, 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 Hyde Park, NY
This is one driving day of about 156.2 miles and 3h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Hyde Park, 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.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 69.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.1 mi from Hyde Park, NY
· 1h 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 78.1 miles from Hyde Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.2 miles.
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 156.2
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 156.2
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 156.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.71 one way
$51.42 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg55 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
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.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Tolls
$1
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 15, 2026
Origin
Hyde Park, NY
Night
in Hyde Park on Friday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Night
in Ramapo on Friday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 36m 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 Hyde Park, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 156.2 miles and takes about 3h 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 28, State Highway 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.1 miles from Hyde Park, 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.
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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 156.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 19 miles (NY 28): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 69.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 138.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hyde Park, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Davenport, 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.
