The drive from Sullivan, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 218.4 miles and takes about 4h 43m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, State Highway 8, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 105.1 miles on NY 17.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
109.2 miles from Sullivan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 24m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 43m. Total distance: 218.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 43m highway drive covering 218.4 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and State Highway 8. The longest continuous stretch is about 105.1 miles on NY 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 105.1 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,548 ft321 ft
Total Climb
2,030 ft
Total Descent
2,167 ft
Highest Point
1,548 ft
~140.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,228 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 95.7 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 218.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 201.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
95.7 mi into trip|~2h 7m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 17 East
8
201.1 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
201.8 mi into trip|~4h 20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
8
215.8 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 North, NY 59: 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: Sloatsburg, Suffern
6
216.8 mi into trip|~4h 39m 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 Sullivan, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.
Nyst: Albany
201.1 mi in|~4h 19m
New York City
201.1 mi in|~4h 19m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
105.1 mi
2h 11m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi
15m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
Rippleton Road
5.8 mi
7m
Falls Boulevard
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 105.1 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sullivan, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Canaseraga Road
63 ft·3 sec·Canaseraga Road
2
Turn right onto NY 5; NY 13
355 ft·5 sec·State Route 5
3
Continue on NY 5; NY 13
0.9 mi·1 min·East Genesee Street
4
Continue on NY 5; NY 13
0.7 mi·1 min·Genesee Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 13
4.3 mi·6 min·Falls Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on NY 13
4.2 mi·5 min·Gorge Road
7
Continue on NY 13
0.4 mi·54 sec·Sweetland Street
8
Continue on NY 13
0.3 mi·53 sec·Farnham Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto US 20; NY 13
0.4 mi·1 min·Albany Street
10
Turn left onto US 20; NY 13
0.2 mi·27 sec·Forman Street
11
Continue on NY 13
5.8 mi·7 min·Rippleton Road
12
Continue on NY 13
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Route 13
13
Turn left onto NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
15
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
16
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
17
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
18
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
19
Turn left onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
20
Turn left onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
21
Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
22
Turn right onto NY 12
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
24
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
25
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
26
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
27
Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
28
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
29
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
31
Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 11 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
34
Merge onto I 87
13 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 15AToward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, SuffernUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old Route 17
37
Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi·54 sec·Orange Turnpike
38
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
39
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
40
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
41
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 109.2 miles from Sullivan, NY, or about 2h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 48 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.2 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ramapo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sullivan, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sullivan, NY
This is one driving day of about 218.4 miles and 4h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Sullivan, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 105.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 109.2 mi from Sullivan, NY
· 2h 24m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Stanwix National Monument
National Monument
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 218.4
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 218.4
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 218.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.95 one way
$71.90 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg76 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$38.87
$77.75
premium
$4.92
$42.33
$84.66
diesel
$5.61
$48.22
$96.44
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
New York State Thruway
(13.1 mi)$0.65
Orange Turnpike
(0.5 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
32 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
ViaLynk Charging Station
Goshen, New York
ViaLynk
1 DCFC
Blink Charging Station
Middletown, New York
Blink
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Mahwah, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Monticello, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Middletown, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Middletown, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Central Valley, New York
EV Connect
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Central Valley, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 14
Other: 7
Tesla: 3
ViaLynk: 2
Blink: 2
EV Connect: 2
EVgo: 1
Tesla Destination: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.5
0
$22.93
$10.48
Efficient EV
54.6
0
$19.11
$8.74
EV Truck/SUV
87.4
1
$30.58
$13.98
Gas CO2
76 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sullivan, NY
Morning
in Sullivan on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Morning
in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
36°F
Rockland, NY
109 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
8 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
4h 43m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sullivan, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 218.4 miles and takes about 4h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, State Highway 8, New York State Thruway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 109.2 miles from Sullivan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.95 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 218.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 95.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 201.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 201.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Sullivan, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 321 ft to 1,548 ft elevation with about 2,030 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Stanwix National Monument, General Grant National Memorial and Hamilton Grange National Memorial. There are 4 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
