Origin
Ramapo, NY
Evening in Ramapo on Thursday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Plattekill, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramapo, NY
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Plattekill, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Plattekill, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 53m 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, Plattekill Turnpike, Route 300 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.2 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 53m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 28.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NY 59 / Orange Turnpike.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese 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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
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 17
Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
7
30.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
7
31.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
6
31.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 300: Newburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward NY 300: Newburgh
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ramapo, NY and Plattekill, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh and Scranton.
Newburgh
30.7 mi in
|
~38m
Scranton
30.8 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 28.2 mi | 32m |
| Plattekill Turnpike | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Route 300 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 28.2 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Plattekill, 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
28 mi
·
32 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Exit 17
Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
9
Continue on this road
485 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
10
Keep slight left at fork
400 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward NY 300: Newburgh
12
Turn left onto NY 300
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Union Avenue
13
Continue on NY 300
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 300
14
Continue on NY 32
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Plattekill Turnpike
15
Continue on CR 13
309 ft
·
8 sec
·
Plattekill Turnpike
16
Arrive at destination
CR 13
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Ramapo, NY · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Plattekill, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Plattekill, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.39 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.78
New York State Thruway
(28.2 mi)
$1.41
Plattekill Turnpike
(4.6 mi)
$0.32
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
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Plattekill, NY
Evening in Plattekill on Thursday
Local time
6:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Chester, NY
19 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
17 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
53m 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 Plattekill, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Plattekill Turnpike, Route 300. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $6.39 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 38.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 30.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ramapo, NY and Plattekill, NY, road signs point toward Newburgh and Scranton.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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