Trip from Hyde Park, 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 36m

Distance

156.2 mi

251 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 25m ★

6 AM

3h 37m

8 AM

4h 2m

10 AM

3h 46m

12 PM

3h 43m

3 PM

3h 47m

5 PM

4h 1m

8 PM

3h 29m

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

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Hyde Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

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 mostly highway. 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 .

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.

Start on NY 28

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28

Continue on NY 28

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street

Continue on NY 28

7.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 28

Continue on NY 28

1.3 mi · 1 min · Gersoni Road

Take the ramp onto NY 28

4.8 mi · 5 min · NY 28

Take the exit onto NY 28

0.3 mi · 38 sec · NY 28

Exit 15 Toward NY 23, NY 28 South: Oneonta, Davenport

Turn left onto NY 23; NY 28

0.2 mi · 38 sec · James F. Lettis Highway

Turn right onto NY 28

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Highway 28

Continue on NY 357

6.4 mi · 10 min · NY 357

Turn slight left onto CR 21

9.0 mi · 12 min · Franklin-Walton Road

Continue on CR 21

3.6 mi · 4 min · West Brook Road

Continue on CR 21

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Franklin Road

Turn right onto CR 21

0.9 mi · 2 min · Townsend Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206

242 ft · 8 sec · Delaware Street

Turn right onto NY 206

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto NY 206

0.9 mi · 1 min · Stockton Avenue

Continue on NY 206

9.0 mi · 16 min · State Highway 206

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Bridge Street

Continue on NY 30; NY 206

2.8 mi · 4 min · State Highway 30

Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7

4.6 mi · 8 min · Cat Hollow Road

Continue on NY 206; CR 7

4.7 mi · 8 min · State Highway 206

Continue on NY 206; CR 91

1.6 mi · 2 min · Rockland Road

Continue on NY 206; CR 179

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Old Route 17

Turn right onto CR 124

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Stewart Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward NY 17 East: New York City Use the left lane.

Merge onto NY 17

69 mi · 1 hr 22 min · NY 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Route 17

Turn right onto NY 59

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Orange Turnpike

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street

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

Open the route before leaving Hyde Park, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Livingston Manor, 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

Otego, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Livingston Manor, NY

Meal break

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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 133.9

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 156.2

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 122.7

Goshen, New York

+18887174544

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 122.7

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Oneonta Sports Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 22.3

Oneonta, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16074320624

Visit website

Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Cooperstown, New York

Hours: 10 am–7:30 pm

+16075471273

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 19 and 153.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	46.9	$16.40	$7.50
Efficient EV	39.1	$13.67	$6.25
EV Truck/SUV	62.5	$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 18, 2026

Origin

Hyde Park, NY

Afternoon in Hyde Park on Saturday

Local time

2:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Afternoon in Ramapo on Saturday

Local time

2:18 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

14 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

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.

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

View on nps.gov

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

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

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

156.2 mi in 3h 36m, mostly highway — 69.2 mi of that is on NY 17.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 69.2 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 Effort 8/10

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.

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

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 69.2 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.69 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ramapo, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Ramapo, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

Manche Pani

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Blink Charging Station

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Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Hyde Park, NY

Ramapo, NY

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 36m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Ramapo, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

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