The drive from Ramapo, NY to Fallsburg, NY covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, New York State Thruway, Main Street for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 42.3 miles on NY 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 66.4 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch is about 42.3 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 18 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 42.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NY 59 / Orange Turnpike.
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 66.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
1.5 mi into trip|~4m in|NY 59 / Orange Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 59 / Orange Turnpike
Navigation decision point
8
15.1 mi into trip|~20m in
Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
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 16
Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
7
16.6 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
6
59.3 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 105
Toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
7
59.6 mi into trip|~1h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 105
Toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
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 Ramapo, NY to Fallsburg, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Monticello
59.3 mi in|~1h 15m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
42.3 mi
50m
New York State Thruway
12.6 mi
14m
Main Street
3.8 mi
5m
State Highway 42
2.5 mi
3m
Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
2m
Orange Turnpike
0.7 mi
1m
Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
1m
Old Falls Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 42.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Fallsburg, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
153 ft·8 sec·Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
4
Turn right onto NY 59
0.7 mi·1 min·Orange Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
6
Merge onto I 87
13 mi·14 min·New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
1.5 mi·3 min
Exit 16Toward US 6, NY 17: HarrimanUse the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
152 ft·3 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: BinghamtonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 17
42 mi·50 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 105Toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
12
Keep slight left at fork
333 ft·14 sec
Exit 105Toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
13
Turn right onto NY 42
1.7 mi·2 min·State Highway 42
14
Continue on NY 42
3.8 mi·5 min·Main Street
15
Continue on NY 42
0.9 mi·1 min·State Highway 42
16
Turn right onto CR 53
0.2 mi·35 sec·Old Falls Road
17
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.1 mi·26 sec·Riverside Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Riverside Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.2 mi from Ramapo, NY
· 43m into the drive
The midpoint is around 33.2 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fallsburg, NY
The final approach into Fallsburg, 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
$10.93 one way
$21.86 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg23 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$11.82
$23.64
premium
$4.92
$12.87
$25.74
diesel
$5.61
$14.66
$29.32
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
New York State Thruway
(12.6 mi)$0.63
Orange Turnpike
(0.7 mi)$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.9
0
$6.97
$3.19
Efficient EV
16.6
0
$5.81
$2.66
EV Truck/SUV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Ramapo, NY
Morning
in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
W 2 to 8 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Fallsburg, NY
Morning
in Fallsburg on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Florida, NY
33 mi in
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
21 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
1h 26m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Fallsburg, NY covers 66.4 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, New York State Thruway, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.2 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 $10.93 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 66.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ramapo, NY to Fallsburg, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Monticello along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument.
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.
