Origin
Ramapo, NY
Late night in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Spring Valley, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
32.8 mi
53 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Spring Valley, NY
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Trip Overview
Ramapo, NY to Spring Valley, NY is 32.8 miles and takes about 49m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with numerous turns, making it less about high-speed travel and more about navigating surface streets. Given its brevity, this route is perfect for a quick, same-day excursion with plenty of flexibility for stops along the way.
About the Cities
Starting in Ramapo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1791
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
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 49m. Total distance: 32.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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
This route presents a "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 11% of the journey on highways. The longest stretch you'll encounter is 19.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a brief period of consistent speed. Beyond that, anticipate a more intimate experience with local roads, Saw Mill River Road, and Saw Mill River Parkway, which will require your attention for frequent turns and navigation. This isn't a route for setting speed records, but rather for experiencing the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 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?
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 2.1 miles in near Old Route 17.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Old Route 17): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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Old Route 17
Turn left onto Old Route 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
8
26 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward NY 9A, NY 100: Hawthorne
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 25
Toward NY 9A, NY 100: Hawthorne
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 Spring Valley, 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 Road | 6 mi | 9m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 17 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Belle Avenue | 0.2 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 Spring Valley, 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 South
Use 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 8A
Toward NY 119: Saw Mill River Parkway North, Elmsford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway North, Katonah
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
13
Take the exit
380 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 25
Toward NY 9A, NY 100: Hawthorne
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto NY 9A
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Saw Mill River Road
15
Take the exit
455 ft
·
20 sec
Toward NY 133
16
Turn left onto NY 133
176 ft
·
4 sec
·
Croton Avenue
17
Turn right onto Belle Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Belle Avenue
18
Turn right onto Campwoods Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Campwoods Road
19
Turn right onto Ryder Road
295 ft
·
10 sec
·
Ryder Road
20
Take the ramp
451 ft
·
12 sec
21
Merge onto NY 9A
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
NY 9A
22
Arrive at destination
NY 9A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.4 mi from Ramapo, NY · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.4 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Spring Valley, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Spring Valley, 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
$5.40 one way
$10.80 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.36 | $12.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.01
New York State Thruway
(19.5 mi)
$0.97
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Spring Valley, NY
Late night in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
1:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
49m 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 Spring Valley, NY covers 32.8 miles and takes about 49m 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 Road, Saw Mill River Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.4 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 $5.40 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 20 decision points packed into just 32.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Old Route 17): Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Between Ramapo, NY and Spring Valley, NY, road signs point toward Nyst South, Elmsford, Saw Mill River Parkway North and Katonah.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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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