Origin
Bedford, NY
Morning in Bedford on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bedford, NY to Ramapo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 14m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bedford, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
Bedford, NY to Ramapo, NY is 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 3m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within New York State, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, interspersed with some highway time. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a single-day excursion where you won't feel rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 19.6 mi | 25m |
| I 684 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Mount Kisco Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| South Bedford Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Armonk Bedford Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Old Post Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 19.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bedford, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Court Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Court Road
2
Turn right onto Seminary Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminary Road
3
Turn right onto NY 172
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Pound Ridge Road
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 172
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pound Ridge Road
5
Turn straight onto NY 22; NY 172
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Post Road
6
Turn right onto NY 172
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
South Bedford Road
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 684 South
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 684
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 684
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 3
Toward NY 22: Armonk
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
528 ft
·
12 sec
11
Continue on NY 22
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Armonk Bedford Road
12
Continue on NY 22; NY 120
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
King Street
13
Continue on NY 22; NY 120
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Kisco Road
Use the straight lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Kisco Road
15
Turn straight onto NY 22
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Broadway
16
Continue on Central Westchester Parkway
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Central Westchester Parkway
17
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
18
Turn straight onto Orchard Street
202 ft
·
12 sec
·
Orchard Street
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
20
Merge onto I 287
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 87; I 287
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
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.
24
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
25
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
27
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
28
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Bedford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 40.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 684 South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 684 South
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: Armonk
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward NY 22: Armonk
6
16 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
38.7 mi into trip
|
~55m 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
40.1 mi into trip
|
~57m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
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
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 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 | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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 Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
7 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
1h 3m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route leans towards a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 25% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of navigating through communities and brief stints on faster roads like the New York State Thruway, I 684, and the Cross Westchester Expressway. The longest stretch without a significant turn is 19.6 miles on the New York State Thruway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires attention to navigation as you transition between different road types.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 3.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bedford, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Suffern along the way.
Suffern
40.1 mi in
|
~57m
|
via NY 17
About the Cities
Starting in Bedford, NY
Full guide →Bedford is a town in Westchester County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Bedford Modern School — school in Bedford, UK
- • RAF Twinwood Farm — UK Royal Air Force airbase
- • John Bunyan Museum and Library — biographical museum in England, United Kingdom
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 1h 3m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.03 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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