Traveling from Bay Shore to Ramapo covers approximately 73.1 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 44 minutes. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, as the duration is manageable without needing an overnight stay. You should budget roughly $12 for fuel to complete the journey. By utilizing major corridors like the Southern State Parkway, NJ 17, and NJ 4, you can navigate efficiently between these two Northeast locations. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that connects Long Island to the Rockland County area, making it an ideal choice for those looking to reach their destination quickly.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.5 miles from Bay Shore, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
24.7 mi
31m
NJ 17
14.7 mi
18m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Clearview Expressway
5 mi
5m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Cross Island Parkway
1.3 mi
1m
I 95 EXPR
1.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 24.7 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Shore, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
509 ft·27 sec·1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.2 mi·25 sec·Union Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 57
0.3 mi·33 sec·3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi·36 sec·Rossevelt Street
5
Continue on CR 57
0.7 mi·1 min·Howells Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
163 ft·3 sec·Sunrise Highway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57
0.3 mi·36 sec·Howells Road
Toward Howells Road, Deer ParkUse the right lane.
8
Continue on CR 57
0.6 mi·1 min·Bay Shore Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward SO West: New York
10
Continue on this road
363 ft·8 sec·this road
11
Merge onto SO
25 mi·31 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone BridgeUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto CI
1.3 mi·1 min·Cross Island Parkway
14
Take the exit
317 ft·9 sec
Exit 26BToward NY 24: UBS Arena-Belmont ParkUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
437 ft·12 sec
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead AvenueUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West
17
Keep slight right at fork
266 ft·8 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·13 sec·this road
Toward Grandstand, Hempstead Avenue West
19
Keep slight left at fork
100 ft·4 sec
Toward Hempstead Avenue
20
Turn right onto NY 24
1.0 mi·2 min·Hempstead Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Jamaica Avenue
22
Turn right onto NY 24
0.7 mi·1 min·212th Street
23
Continue on I 295
5.0 mi·5 min·Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
25
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi·1 min·Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi·8 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
28
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
29
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
30
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi·8 sec·I 95 EXPR; NJTP
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: HackensackUse the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 72AToward NJ 4 West: ParamusUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
34
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi·9 min·NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, MahwahUse the straight lane.
36
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: MahwahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi·4 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi·9 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi·50 sec·NJ 17
40
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi·4 min·NJ 17
41
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi·10 sec·I 287; NY 17
42
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
0.6 mi·43 sec·NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
43
Turn right
195 ft·14 sec
44
Turn slight right
218 ft·17 sec
45
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·4th Street
46
Turn left onto NY 59
0.2 mi·17 sec·Orange Turnpike
47
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
48
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
49
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
50
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1-day excursion, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the major parkways and state routes included in your journey. Because there are no mandatory stops scheduled, feel free to pull over whenever you need a quick break to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep your $12 fuel estimate in mind as you monitor your vehicle's consumption throughout the 73.1-mile stretch. A helpful tip for this specific drive is to keep a close eye on GPS updates as you transition between the Southern State Parkway and the New Jersey highway segments to ensure you stay on the most efficient path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 36.5 miles from Bay Shore, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.7 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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.5 miles or 51m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
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 Bay Shore, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bay Shore, NY
This is one driving day of about 73.1 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bay Shore, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 24.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 48.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|CR 57 / Howells Road
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 57 / Howells Road toward Howells Road, Deer Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Howells Road, Deer Park
8
29.1 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 24 West: Hempstead Avenue
8
29.3 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hempstead Avenue West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Hempstead Avenue West
8
48.1 mi into trip|~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
9
48.3 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.03 one way
$24.07 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg26 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$13.01
$26.02
premium
$4.92
$14.17
$28.34
diesel
$5.61
$16.14
$32.28
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
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
$12
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.9
0
$7.68
$3.51
Efficient EV
18.3
0
$6.40
$2.92
EV Truck/SUV
29.2
0
$10.23
$4.68
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Bay Shore, NY
Late night
in Bay Shore on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Late night
in Ramapo on Sunday
Local time
12:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
W 2 to 8 mph24% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
42°F
Hillside, NY
37 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
5 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
1h 44m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
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...
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 47.9
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 45.3
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 47.9
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 47.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a trip dominated by high-speed transit, as 85% of your time will be spent on highways. The journey features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.7 miles along the Southern State Parkway, allowing you to settle into a steady pace early on. Because this is a highway-focused drive, the experience is less about winding backroads and more about navigating the artery-heavy infrastructure of the region. You will transition through various road types, requiring you to remain alert during the shift from the parkway to New Jersey state routes. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed for getting you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.7 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CR 57 / Howells Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 33 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 1.6 miles (CR 57 / Howells Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
321 ft-3 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
48 ft
Highest Point
321 ft
~73.1 mi in
Elevation Range
323 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bay Shore, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway North, Hempstead Avenue West, Grandstand, Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.7 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.55 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Ramapo, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles (CR 57 / Howells Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ramapo, NY before heading back.
