The drive from Kirkland, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 214.4 miles and takes about 4h 16m 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, North-South Arterial Highway, Clinton Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 201.3 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.2 miles from Kirkland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 9m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 16m. Total distance: 214.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 16m drive with frequent turns across 214.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 201.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
819 ft160 ft
Total Climb
895 ft
Total Descent
1,104 ft
Highest Point
819 ft
~30.6 mi in
Elevation Range
658 ft
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 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
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 214.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 94.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
7.9 mi into trip|~12m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
10.1 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 90 East
8
94.2 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
8
211.7 mi into trip|~4h 10m 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
6
212.8 mi into trip|~4h 12m 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 Kirkland, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Boston
94.2 mi in|~1h 54m|via New York State Thruway
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
201.3 mi
3h 52m
North-South Arterial Highway
3.8 mi
5m
Clinton Road
2 mi
3m
Limberlost Road
1.7 mi
2m
Genesee Street
1.5 mi
2m
Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
2m
Orange Turnpike
0.5 mi
<1m
Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 201.3 mi, about 3h 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kirkland, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on NY 5
0.4 mi·39 sec·Seneca Turnpike
2
Turn right onto NY 5B
1.7 mi·2 min·Limberlost Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5B; NY 12B
2.0 mi·3 min·Clinton Road
4
Turn right onto NY 5
3.8 mi·5 min·North-South Arterial Highway
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi·17 sec
6
Keep slight right at fork
219 ft·6 sec
7
Turn slight right onto Court Street
0.3 mi·55 sec·Court Street
8
Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.5 mi·2 min·Genesee Street
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 90
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 90 East
11
Merge onto I 90
84 mi·1 hr 36 min·New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi·2 hr 15 min·New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, BostonUse the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 15AToward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, SuffernUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old Route 17
15
Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi·54 sec·Orange Turnpike
16
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
18
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
19
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 107.2 miles from Kirkland, NY, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 201.3 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.2 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 28m
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 Kirkland, 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 Kirkland, NY
This is one driving day of about 214.4 miles and 4h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Kirkland, 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 New York State Thruway for about 201.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 107.2 mi from Kirkland, NY
· 2h 9m into the drive
The midpoint is around 107.2 miles from Kirkland, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 201.3 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
In 1777, a large British invasion force met an equally large American army here at Saratoga. After two intense battles, an eight-mile retreat, and a three-day siege, British General John Burgoyne surr...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 81.3
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 214.4
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 214.4
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 214.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.29 one way
$70.58 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$38.16
$76.32
premium
$4.92
$41.55
$83.11
diesel
$5.61
$47.34
$94.67
Estimated Tolls: $10.10
New York State Thruway
(201.3 mi)$10.06
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
$35
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.3
0
$22.51
$10.29
Efficient EV
53.6
0
$18.76
$8.58
EV Truck/SUV
85.8
1
$30.02
$13.72
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 13, 2026
Origin
Kirkland, NY
Afternoon
in Kirkland on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Afternoon
in Ramapo on Friday
Local time
2:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 6 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
6 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
4h 16m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Kirkland, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 214.4 miles and takes about 4h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, North-South Arterial Highway, Clinton Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 107.2 miles from Kirkland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.29 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 214.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 94.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kirkland, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Boston along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 160 ft to 819 ft elevation with about 895 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument, Saratoga National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
