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Trip from Lenox, NY to Ramapo, NY

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Drive Time

4h 39m

Distance

213.1 mi

343 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 26m ★
6 AM
4h 39m
8 AM
5h 6m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 46m
3 PM
4h 50m
5 PM
5h 5m
8 PM
4h 31m

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

Downtown Lenox, NY, NY

Lenox, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Lenox, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 213.1 miles and takes about 4h 39m 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 8, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.1 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.08 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

106.6 miles from Lenox, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 23m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 39m highway drive covering 213.1 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and State Highway 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.1 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 37 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 105.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 213.1 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 90.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 195.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
90.5 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in

Take the exit toward NY 17 East

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward NY 17 East
8
195.8 mi into trip | ~4h 14m 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
7
196.5 mi into trip | ~4h 15m 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
210.5 mi into trip | ~4h 32m 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
211.6 mi into trip | ~4h 34m 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.

Between Lenox, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.

Nyst: Albany

195.8 mi in | ~4h 14m

New York City

195.8 mi in | ~4h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 105.1 mi 2h 11m
State Highway 8 36.8 mi 41m
New York State Thruway 13.1 mi 15m
State Highway 12 10.2 mi 15m
Rexford Street 8.3 mi 9m
State Route 46 7 mi 10m
State Route 12B 6.6 mi 9m
Bear Path Road 5.8 mi 7m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 105.1 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lenox, NY and Ramapo, NY.

1

Start on CR 54

0.2 mi · 36 sec · South Court Street
2

Turn sharp left onto CR 92

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Clockville Road
3

Turn right onto CR 29

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Creek Road
4

Turn left onto CR 100

3.3 mi · 7 min · Mount Hope Avenue
5

At end of road, turn right onto NY 46

5.6 mi · 8 min · State Route 46
6

Continue on NY 46

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
7

Continue on NY 46

5.8 mi · 7 min · Bear Path Road
8

Turn right onto NY 46

120 ft · 8 sec · NY 46
9

Continue on US 20; NY 46

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 20; NY 46
10

Continue on NY 46

1.4 mi · 1 min · State Route 46
11

Continue on NY 12B

2.0 mi · 2 min · State Route 12B
12

Continue on NY 12B

1.1 mi · 1 min · Utica Street
13

Turn slight right onto NY 12B

1.1 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
14

Continue on NY 12B

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Route 12B
15

Continue on NY 12B

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
16

Continue on NY 12B

3.7 mi · 5 min · State Highway 12B
17

Continue on NY 12B

1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
18

Continue on NY 12

10 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
19

Continue on NY 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
20

Turn left onto NY 23

8.3 mi · 9 min · Rexford Street
21

Turn right onto NY 8

18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
22

Continue on NY 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Airport Road
23

Continue on NY 8

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 8
24

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street
25

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.4 mi · 44 sec · State Highway 10
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
27

Merge onto NY 17

105 mi · 2 hr 11 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
30

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern Use the slight right lane.
32

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Route 17
33

Turn right onto NY 59

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Orange Turnpike
34

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
35

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
36

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street
37

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 106.6 miles from Lenox, NY, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 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 80 miles or 1h 50m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 106.6 miles or 2h 23m 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 48m

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 Lenox, 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 Lenox, NY

This is one driving day of about 213.1 miles and 4h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lenox, 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 105.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 106.6 mi from Lenox, NY · 2h 23m into the drive

county seat of Schenectady County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Schenectady, NY

107 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.6 miles from Lenox, 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 105.1 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.08 one way

$70.16 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $37.93 $75.86
premium $4.92 $41.30 $82.61
diesel $5.61 $47.05 $94.10

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

$35

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.9 0 $22.38 $10.23
Efficient EV 53.3 0 $18.65 $8.52
EV Truck/SUV 85.2 1 $29.83 $13.64

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 data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Lenox, NY

Morning in Lenox on Wednesday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Morning in Ramapo on Wednesday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

W 2 to 10 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM 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

3 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 39m 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 Lenox, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 213.1 miles and takes about 4h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 8, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.6 miles from Lenox, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.08 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 is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 213.1 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 90.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 195.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 196.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lenox, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.

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