Origin
Spring Valley, NY
Morning in Spring Valley on Saturday
Local time
10:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Valley, 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
46m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Valley, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
This 32-mile drive from Spring Valley, NY to Ramapo, NY takes about 46 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway, NY 9A, and the Cross Westchester Expressway, with about 7% of the journey on highways. Expect a $5 fuel cost for this short hop within the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this trip offers a straightforward transit rather than an extensive exploration.
About the Cities
Starting in Spring Valley, NY
Full guide →Spring Valley is a city in Rockland County, New York.
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 46m. Total distance: 32 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
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, indicating frequent changes in direction rather than long, straight stretches. While 7% of the drive is on highways, the longest uninterrupted segment is 19.6 miles on the New York State Thruway. You'll experience a mix of faster road conditions on the Thruway and more intricate local driving as you navigate through towns and intersections. This profile suggests a need for attentiveness to road signs and turning signals.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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?
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 8.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 32 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 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the ramp toward I 287 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 287 West
5
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
28 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
29.5 mi into trip
|
~40m 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...
6
30.5 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
CR 95 / Torne Valley Road
Turn left onto CR 95 / Torne Valley Road
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 Spring Valley, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Suffern.
New York City
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via NY 9A; NY 100
Suffern
29.5 mi in
|
~40m
|
via NY 17
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 19.6 mi | 25m |
| NY 9A | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| North Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| NY 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 19.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Valley, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on NY 9A
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 9A
2
Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NY 9A; NY 100
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 9A; NY 100
4
Continue on NY 9A
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Central Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 287 West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 287
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
7
Merge onto I 87; I 287
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
11
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
13
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
14
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Spring Valley, NY · 22m 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Spring Valley, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ramapo, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ramapo, 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
$5.27 one way
$10.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.70 | $11.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
New York State Thruway
(19.6 mi)
$0.98
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 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 | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
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
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
10:22 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 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
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 Spring Valley, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 32 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, NY 9A, Cross Westchester Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Spring Valley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.27 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 10 decision points packed into just 32 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 8.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.9 miles (I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 28 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Spring Valley, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward New York City and Suffern.
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.
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