Origin
Esopus, NY
Morning in Esopus on Tuesday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Esopus, NY to Ramapo, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
59.2 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Esopus, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
Esopus to Ramapo is 59.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 15 minutes via New York State Thruway and Broadway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Given that most of the drive is on surface roads, expect a more local feel than a pure highway sprint. It's a relatively short trip, so you have flexibility with timing and can easily complete it in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 44.4 mi | 51m |
| Broadway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| NY 299 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 17 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 44.4 mi, about 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esopus, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn slight left onto US 9W
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto NY 299
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NY 299
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
this road
Toward I 87
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 South: New York City
7
Merge onto I 87
44 mi
·
51 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Old Route 17
10
Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
11
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
13
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
14
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 29.6 miles from Esopus, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 57.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 299
Turn right onto NY 299
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 87 South: New York City
8
56.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 North, NY 59: 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: Sloatsburg, Suffern
6
57.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
CR 95 / Torne Valley Road
Turn left onto CR 95 / Torne Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.74 one way
$19.49 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.54 | $21.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.47 | $22.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.07 | $26.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.26
New York State Thruway
(44.4 mi)
$2.22
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.8 | 0 | $6.22 | $2.84 |
| Efficient EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.29 | $3.79 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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 Tuesday
Local time
9:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
21 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 15m 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 drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 10% of the route on highways. You'll experience a 44.4-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to local roads. Be prepared for a pattern of exits and merges as you navigate the highway portion, followed by more frequent intersections and traffic signals once you're off the Thruway.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 6 miles in near NY 299.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 59.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 6 miles (NY 299): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Starting in Esopus, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Slabsides — historic house in New York, United States
- • Kingston–Port Ewen Suspension Bridge — bridge in Ulster County, New York, United States
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 15m. Total distance: 59.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.26 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.
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 6 miles (NY 299): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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