Origin
Massapequa Park, NY
Morning in Massapequa Park on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Massapequa 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
1h 28m
Distance
62.2 mi
100 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Massapequa Park, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Massapequa Park, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 17, Southern State Parkway, NJ 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NJ 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.24 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 1h 28m. Total distance: 62.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 62.2 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 17 and Southern State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 35 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 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
18.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
37.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
37.4 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
8
44.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Massapequa Park, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand and Upper Level - among others.
M North: Mineola
6.3 mi in
|
~8m
So West: New York
7.5 mi in
|
~9m
Cross Island Parkway North
16.5 mi in
|
~22m
Hempstead Avenue West
18.3 mi in
|
~25m
Grandstand
18.4 mi in
|
~25m
Upper Level
34.7 mi in
|
~48m
|
via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
37.2 mi in
|
~52m
Gsp South
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Gsp North
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Newark
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Mahwah
44.3 mi in
|
~1h 2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Southern State Parkway | 8 mi | 10m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Sunrise Highway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Massapequa Park, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Clark Boulevard
59 ft
·
8 sec
·
Clark Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Park Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Park Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto NY 27
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto Babylon Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Babylon Turnpike
5
Continue on Babylon Turnpike
213 ft
·
3 sec
·
Babylon Turnpike
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward M North: Mineola
7
Merge onto M
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Meadowbrook State Parkway
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit M6 W
Toward SO West: New York
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto SO
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
12
Take the exit
317 ft
·
9 sec
Exit 26B
Toward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont Park
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
15
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft
·
8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
17
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
18
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
20
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
212th Street
21
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
23
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
26
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
27
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
34
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
37
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
38
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
39
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
40
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
41
Turn right
195 ft
·
14 sec
42
Turn slight right
218 ft
·
17 sec
43
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Street
44
Turn left onto NY 59
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
45
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
46
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
47
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
48
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.1 mi from Massapequa Park, NY · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.1 miles from Massapequa Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.24 one way
$20.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.07 | $22.14 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.06 | $24.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.73 | $27.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$23
Total
$33
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.53 | $2.99 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.9 | 0 | $8.71 | $3.98 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
10:06 AM
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
12 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
1h 28m 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 Massapequa Park, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 62.2 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, Southern State Parkway, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.1 miles from Massapequa Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.24 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 62.2 miles you will encounter 35 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 18.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Massapequa Park, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward M North: Mineola, So West: New York, Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand and Upper Level - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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