Origin
Inwood, NY
Afternoon in Inwood on Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Inwood, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 28.3 miles and takes about 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 179th Street, I 95 South, George Washington Bridge (upper level) for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 42m drive with frequent turns across 28.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 179th Street 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 Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY is easy. At 42m 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 Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 179th Street | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| George Washington Bridge (upper level) | — | — |
| NJ 4 West | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 North | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| 4th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West 179th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
2
Turn right onto West 179th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West 179th Street
3
Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 95 South: George Washington Bridge, New Jersey
4
Merge slight left onto George Washington Bridge (upper level)
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
5
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
6
Keep slight left
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
7
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4 West: Paramus
10
Merge slight right
6.7 mi
·
9 min
11
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
12
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Mahwah
13
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
4 min
14
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
15
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
16
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
19
Turn right
194 ft
·
14 sec
20
Turn slight right
220 ft
·
18 sec
21
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
4th Street
22
Turn left onto Orange Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
23
Turn right onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
24
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
25
Turn right onto Lake Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
·
Lake Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.66 one way
$9.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.49 | $10.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$16
Total
$21
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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 Thursday
Local time
12:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
42m 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 Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 28.3 miles and takes about 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 179th Street, I 95 South, George Washington Bridge (upper level). Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.2 miles from Inwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.66 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.
The drive from Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY is easy. At 42m 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 Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Inwood, NY to Ramapo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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