Origin
Yorktown, NY
Morning in Yorktown on Saturday
Local time
7:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Yorktown, 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
53m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 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 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Yorktown, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Yorktown, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 34.3 miles and takes about 53m 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, Bear Mountain Bridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 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 53m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Yorktown, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 34.3 miles and takes about 53m, 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 22 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 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road.
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 34.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Bear Mountain Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road
Turn right onto US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 6; US 9; US 202
Turn right onto US 6; US 9; US 202
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 6 / Palisades Interstate Parkway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Palisades Interstate Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Yorktown, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Cr 47: Haverstraw and Suffern.
Cr 47: Haverstraw
23.4 mi in
|
~34m
Suffern
23.4 mi in
|
~34m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Haverstraw Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Bear Mountain Bridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Bear Mountain Parkway | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| Crompond Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Route 202 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Wayne Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yorktown, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Locksley Road
61 ft
·
5 sec
·
Locksley Road
2
Turn left onto NY 132
477 ft
·
12 sec
·
Old Yorktown Road
3
Turn right onto US 202; NY 35
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Crompond Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Bear Mountain Parkway
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Bear Mountain Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the right lane.
6
Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
128 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
7
Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202
319 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 6; US 202
9
Enter roundabout onto US 6
295 ft
·
4 sec
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
10
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
13
Turn straight
510 ft
·
13 sec
14
Turn straight onto US 202
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 202
15
Continue on US 202
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Haverstraw Road
16
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
17
Turn right onto NY 59
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Orange Avenue
18
Continue on NY 59
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
19
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
20
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
21
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
22
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Yorktown, 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 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Yorktown, 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
$5.65 one way
$11.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
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 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 | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
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
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
7:40 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Yorktown, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 34.3 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palisades Interstate Parkway, Haverstraw Road, Bear Mountain Bridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Yorktown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 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 34.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.1 miles (US 202; NY 35 / Crompond Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles (Bear Mountain Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Yorktown, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Cr 47: Haverstraw 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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