Ripley, NY Road Trips
With 4 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Ripley, NY works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 412 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Ripley, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
438.2 mi
Babylon, NY
Quickest Drive
8h 31m
New York City, NY
Plan Around Ripley, NY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ripley, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ripley, NY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ripley, NY
Driving from Ripley, NY
The typical drive from Ripley, NY covers about 412 miles and takes around 8h 49m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 438 miles (9h 21m), while the shortest is just 402 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Ripley, NY most often head toward Babylon, NY (438.2 mi, 9h 21m), Yonkers, NY (403.9 mi, 8h 37m), Manhattan, NY (402.7 mi, 8h 35m), and Brooklyn, NY (401.5 mi, 8h 45m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 412-mile trip from Ripley, NY, budget about $65 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ripley, NY and 1 routes heading into Ripley, NY, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 402 to 438 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ripley, NY covers 438 miles and takes approximately 9h 21m. Shorter options start at just 402 miles.
The average route from Ripley, NY runs about 412 miles with a drive time of roughly 8h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 412-mile trip from Ripley, NY costs roughly $65 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ripley, NY include Babylon, NY, Yonkers, NY, Manhattan, NY and Brooklyn, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ripley, NY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
937
Median Income
$46,991
Median Home Value
$84,400
Median Age
37.2
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Ripley, NY at a Glance
Founded
1817
Elevation
1,299 ft
Area
19 mi²
Notable People from Ripley, NY
A sampling of people born in Ripley, NY.
Richard T. Ely
1854–1943
United States economist and author (1854–1943)
Benjamin Goodrich
1841–1888
Founder of B.F. Goodrich Company (1841–1888)
City data from Wikidata (Q170648), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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