Origin
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Yorktown, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Yorktown, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Yorktown, NY covers 34.7 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Palisades Interstate Parkway, Haverstraw Road, US 6 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Ramapo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1791
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 54m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 34.7 miles, with most of the trip on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Haverstraw Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palisades Interstate Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Palisades Interstate Parkway and Haverstraw Road. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.8 miles in near NY 45 / State Highway 45.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 34.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 10.8 miles (NY 45 / State Highway 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (US 6; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NY 45 / State Highway 45
Turn right onto NY 45 / State Highway 45
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
22.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
US 6; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 202
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
27.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
US 6; US 9; US 202
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202 toward Peekskill
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward Peekskill
6
27.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
Bear Mountain Parkway
Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Yorktown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Peekskill along the way.
Peekskill
27.2 mi in
|
~41m
|
via US 6; US 9; US 202
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 11.8 mi | 13m |
| Haverstraw Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| US 6 | 4.4 mi | 8m |
| Bear Mountain Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Crompond Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Route 202 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wayne Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 11.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Yorktown, 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 left onto NY 59
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
5
Continue on NY 59
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Orange Avenue
6
Turn left onto US 202
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
7
Continue on US 202
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Haverstraw Road
8
Continue on US 202
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 202
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Turn right onto NY 45
493 ft
·
15 sec
·
State Highway 45
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
11
Merge onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 202
260 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 6; US 202
13
Continue on US 6; US 202
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
US 6; US 202
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto US 6; US 9; US 202
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
15
Continue on US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Toward Peekskill
16
Turn left onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Mountain Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on US 202; NY 35
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Crompond Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto NY 132
477 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Yorktown Road
19
Turn right onto Locksley Road
61 ft
·
2 sec
·
Locksley Road
20
Arrive at destination
Locksley Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.3 mi from Ramapo, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.3 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Yorktown, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Yorktown, 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
$5.71 one way
$11.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.18 | $12.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.73 | $13.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
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
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Yorktown, NY
Morning in Yorktown on Saturday
Local time
9:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 Yorktown, NY covers 34.7 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Haverstraw Road, US 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.3 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 $5.71 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 34.7 miles you will encounter 14 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 10.8 miles (NY 45 / State Highway 45): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles (Palisades Interstate Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles (US 6; US 202): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Ramapo, NY to Yorktown, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Peekskill along the way.
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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