Origin
Somers, NY
Morning in Somers on Saturday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Somers, NY to Ramapo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Somers, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Somers, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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, I 684 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.6 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Somers, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m, 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 21 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 19.6 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 4.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
8
23.4 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany, New York City
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 22
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany, New York...
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 West, I 87: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 287 West, I 87: Albany, Tappan Zee Bri...
8
23.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Albany, Tappan Z...
8
44.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
NY 17
Take the exit onto NY 17 toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
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 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Su...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Somers, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward New York City, White Plains and Suffern.
New York City
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
White Plains
2.6 mi in
|
~5m
Suffern
44.1 mi in
|
~1h 1m
|
via NY 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 19.6 mi | 25m |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 17.9 mi | 24m |
| I 684 | 2 mi | 2m |
| Goldens Bridge Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Somerstown Turnpike | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 19.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Somers, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on US 202
130 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 202
2
Continue on NY 100
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Somerstown Turnpike
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto NY 138
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Goldens Bridge Road
4
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Green Street
5
Continue on NY 138
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Waccabuc Road
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward New York City, White Plains
7
Merge onto I 684
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 684
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward NY 117: Saw Mill Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn slight right onto Saw Mill River Parkway
18 mi
·
24 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 22
Toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 West, I 87: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge, New York City
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Albany, Tappan Zee Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 287
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
14
Merge onto I 87; I 287
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit onto NY 17
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
18
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
20
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
21
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Somers, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Somers, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ramapo, NY
The final approach into Ramapo, 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
$7.69 one way
$15.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
New York State Thruway
(19.6 mi)
$0.98
Somerstown Turnpike
(0.9 mi)
$0.06
Orange Turnpike
(0.8 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
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 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 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
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.
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
7:20 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 7m 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 Somers, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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, I 684. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Somers, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 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 46.7 miles you will encounter 16 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 4.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Somers, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward New York City, White Plains and Suffern.
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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