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Trip from Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

133.4 mi

215 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 3m
8 PM
2h 36m

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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town in Saratoga County, New York state, USA

Clifton Park, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.96 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

66.7 miles from Ramapo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 133.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 42m drive with frequent turns across 133.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Torne Brook Road 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 Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY is easy. At 2h 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 Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Torne Brook Road
Torne Valley Road
Orange Turnpike
I 87 North
New York State Thruway
I 787
NY 7 West
Adirondack Northway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Torne Brook Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lake Street

154 ft · 8 sec · Lake Street
2

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
3

Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
4

Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
5

Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 87 North: New York State Thruway
6

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

110 mi · 2 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

0.3 mi · 50 sec · I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
8

Continue straight

9.0 mi · 12 min
9

Keep slight left

0.4 mi · 29 sec
10

Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

0.3 mi · 50 sec · NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
11

Merge slight left

3.1 mi · 3 min
12

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
13

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

6.4 mi · 8 min · Adirondack Northway
14

Take the exit slight right toward NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park

0.3 mi · 40 sec · NY 146: Halfmoon, Clifton Park
15

At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 146

0.2 mi · 26 sec · State Highway 146
16

Turn left onto Halfmoon Parkway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Halfmoon Parkway
17

Turn left onto Old Route 146

75 ft · 3 sec · Old Route 146
18

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.7 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

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 29 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66.7 miles or 1h 21m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clifton Park, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ramapo, 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 Ramapo, NY

This is one driving day of about 133.4 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Ramapo, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 66.7 mi from Ramapo, NY · 1h 21m into the drive

village in New York, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rhinebeck, NY

67 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

Ossining, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Rhinebeck, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66.7 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Clifton Park, NY

The final approach into Clifton Park, 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 Clifton Park, NY.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.96 one way

$43.92 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $23.74 $47.49
premium $4.92 $25.86 $51.71
diesel $5.61 $29.45 $58.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40 0 $14.01 $6.40
Efficient EV 33.4 0 $11.67 $5.34
EV Truck/SUV 53.4 0 $18.68 $8.54

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 kg (66% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Ramapo, NY

Morning in Ramapo on Friday

Local time

10:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Clifton Park, NY

Morning in Clifton Park on Friday

Local time

10:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

11 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

2h 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 Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY covers 133.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 66.7 miles from Ramapo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.96 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY is easy. At 2h 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 Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Ramapo, NY to Clifton Park, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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