Origin
Bethpage, NY
Late night in Bethpage on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bethpage, 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 25m
Distance
57.5 mi
93 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethpage, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 57.5 miles across the Northeast, this trip from Bethpage to Ramapo is a straightforward journey typically taking about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Because the distance is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $9 on fuel for the trek. Since the route relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a steady pace rather than a quick highway sprint. It serves as a practical connection within New York, offering a direct path between these two points without the need for complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| Long Island Expressway | 10 mi | 13m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| South Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethpage, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Stewart Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Stewart Avenue
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Central Avenue
3
Continue on Central Avenue
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Central Avenue
4
Turn slight right
254 ft
·
5 sec
5
Turn straight onto NY 107
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
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Hicksville Road
6
Turn straight onto NY 107
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
7
Continue on NY 107
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto North Service Road
383 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on North Marginal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marginal Road
10
Turn straight onto NY 25
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
11
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
13
Merge onto I 495
10 mi
·
13 min
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Long Island Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto CI
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 295
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
19
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
22
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
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I 95 EXPR; NJTP
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
34
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
35
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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I 287; NY 17
36
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
37
Turn right
195 ft
·
14 sec
38
Turn slight right
218 ft
·
17 sec
39
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Street
40
Turn left onto NY 59
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
41
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
42
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
43
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
44
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Bethpage, 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 265 decision points cluster between mile 16.7 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport
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.
Exit 31N-S
Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...
10
17 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 31N
Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...
8
20.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England
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.
Exit 33
Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...
8
32.5 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
32.8 mi into trip
|
~49m 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
$9.46 one way
$18.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.23 | $20.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.14 | $22.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.70 | $25.39 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$23
Total
$32
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Late night in Ramapo on Sunday
Local time
2:00 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 25m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way toward Ramapo. You will spend your time on roads like Central Avenue, Hicksville Road, and South Broadway, which means this trip features a 0% highway share. Because you are avoiding major interstates, the drive requires your full attention to manage the frequent turns and local traffic patterns. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the experience feels more like an active navigation exercise through the region. This is a hands-on driving experience that keeps you engaged with the local landscape for the duration of the trip.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.7 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 57.5 miles you will encounter 26 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Bethpage, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level and Njtp South: Hackensack - among others.
Kennedy Airport
16.7 mi in
|
~25m
Cross Island Parkway North
17 mi in
|
~25m
Bronx
20.3 mi in
|
~30m
New England
20.3 mi in
|
~30m
Upper Level
30 mi in
|
~45m
|
via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
32.5 mi in
|
~48m
Gsp South
39.6 mi in
|
~58m
Gsp North
39.6 mi in
|
~58m
Newark
39.6 mi in
|
~58m
Mahwah
39.6 mi in
|
~58m
About the Cities
Starting in Bethpage, NY
Full guide →Bethpage is a hamlet on Long Island within the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York. Bethpage is located in the middle of Nassau County, New York, and the surrounding villages and hamlets consist of Levittown, Farmingdale, Plainview, Old Bethpage, and Hicksville.
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 25m. Total distance: 57.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 17. 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 16.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
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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