Origin
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Yonkers, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
32.5 mi
52 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 32.5 miles and takes about 46m 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, Torne Valley Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.2 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Ramapo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1791
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Full guide →Yonkers is a city of 211,569 people (2020) in Westchester County. The third most populous city in New York state, Yonkers is a suburb of New York City and borders the Borough of the Bronx. Yonkers is known as the "City of Seven Hills," which are Park, Nodine, Ridge, Cross, Locust, Glen, and Church hills.
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 46m. Total distance: 32.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 46m drive with frequent turns across 32.5 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 20.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
526 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
684 ft
Total Descent
918 ft
Highest Point
526 ft
~7 mi in
Elevation Range
526 ft
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
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
|
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
7
22.9 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
31.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward West Yonkers Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
7
32.4 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A / South Broadway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Nyst South and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
Nyst South
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Saw Mill River Parkway South
22.9 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 20.2 mi | 25m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 7.8 mi | 10m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Yonkers Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Nepperhan Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 17 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 20.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Yonkers, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
7.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 5
Toward West Yonkers Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn slight right onto Yonkers Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Yonkers Avenue
14
Continue on Nepperhan Avenue
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Nepperhan Avenue
15
Turn sharp left onto US 9; NY 9A
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.2 mi from Ramapo, NY · 23m 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 32.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.2 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yonkers, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yonkers, 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
$5.35 one way
$10.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.78 | $11.57 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.05
New York State Thruway
(20.2 mi)
$1.01
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: 11.4 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 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| Efficient EV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.84 | $1.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
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
Yonkers, NY
Morning in Yonkers on Saturday
Local time
9:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 6 to 12 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
33 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Yonkers, NY covers 32.5 miles and takes about 46m 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, Torne Valley Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.2 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 $5.35 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 12 decision points packed into just 32.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Ramapo, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Nyst South and Saw Mill River Parkway South.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 0 ft to 526 ft elevation with about 684 ft of total climbing.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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