The drive from Ramapo, NY to Somers, NY covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Saw Mill River Parkway, Goldens Bridge Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on New York State Thruway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 47 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Somers, NY covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
2.4 mi into trip|~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South
8
22.1 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, Elmsford
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.
Exit 8A
Toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, El...
8
23 mi into trip|~33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
7
41.6 mi into trip|~59m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 684: Brewster
7
43 mi into trip|~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6A
Toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge
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 Somers, NY, road signs point toward Nyst South, Elmsford, Saw Mill River Parkway North and Katonah.
Nyst South
2.4 mi in|~5m
Elmsford
22.1 mi in|~31m
Saw Mill River Parkway North
23 mi in|~33m
Katonah
23 mi in|~33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
19.5 mi
24m
Saw Mill River Parkway
18.3 mi
25m
Goldens Bridge Road
2 mi
3m
I 684
1.2 mi
1m
Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
2m
Somerstown Turnpike
0.9 mi
1m
Orange Turnpike
0.5 mi
<1m
Waccabuc Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 19.5 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Somers, 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
0.5 mi·55 sec·Orange Turnpike
5
Turn left onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·36 sec·Old Route 17
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 SouthUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 87; NY 17
0.2 mi·16 sec·New York State Thruway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
19 mi·24 min·New York State Thruway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.2 mi·15 sec·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi·2 min
Exit 8AToward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, ElmsfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, KatonahUse the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
18 mi·25 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward I 684: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 684
1.2 mi·1 min·I 684
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·48 sec
Exit 6AToward NY 22: Goldens BridgeUse the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto NY 22
0.8 mi·1 min·Goldens Bridge Road
17
Turn right onto North Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Street
18
Turn left onto NY 138
0.4 mi·52 sec·Waccabuc Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi·27 sec·Green Street
20
Continue on NY 138
1.2 mi·2 min·Goldens Bridge Road
21
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100
0.9 mi·1 min·Somerstown Turnpike
22
Continue on US 202
130 ft·3 sec·US 202
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Arrive at destination
US 202
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.5 mi from Ramapo, NY
· 34m into the drive
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Somers, NY
The final approach into Somers, 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
$7.74 one way
$15.47 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$8.37
$16.73
premium
$4.92
$9.11
$18.22
diesel
$5.61
$10.38
$20.75
Estimated Tolls: $1.07
New York State Thruway
(19.5 mi)$0.97
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.9 mi)$0.06
Orange Turnpike
(0.5 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
14.1
0
$4.94
$2.26
Efficient EV
11.8
0
$4.11
$1.88
EV Truck/SUV
18.8
0
$6.58
$3.01
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night
in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
5:46 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
Somers, NY
Late night
in Somers on Saturday
Local time
5:46 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
1 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 9m 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 Somers, NY covers 47 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Parkway, Goldens Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.5 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 $7.74 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 47 miles you will encounter 18 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 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ramapo, NY and Somers, NY, road signs point toward Nyst South, Elmsford, Saw Mill River Parkway North and Katonah.
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.
