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Trip from Harrison, 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

49m

Distance

34.2 mi

55 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 45m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York, United States

Harrison, NY

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town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 34.2-mile drive from Harrison, NY to Ramapo, NY is a quick trip, typically taking around 49 minutes. It's an ideal day trip, easily completed in a single day with no need for an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily on the New York State Thruway and the Cross Westchester Expressway, with a significant portion involving local roads. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is about $6, making it an economical option. The route offers a practical, turn-heavy local driving experience within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 19.6 mi 25m
Cross Westchester Expressway 7.7 mi 9m
Harrison Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
North Street 1.2 mi 2m
Torne Valley Road 1.1 mi 2m
Hutchinson River Parkway 0.9 mi 1m
Orange Turnpike 0.8 mi 1m
Torne Brook Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 19.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison, NY and Ramapo, NY.

1

Start on Halstead Avenue

50 ft · 6 sec · Halstead Avenue
2

Turn right onto NY 127

1.3 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
3

Continue on NY 127

1.2 mi · 2 min · North Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
5

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 15B Toward I 287 West: White Plains Use the right lane.
7

Turn straight onto Westchester Avenue

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Westchester Avenue
8

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 287 West
9

Merge onto I 287

7.7 mi · 9 min · Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 87; I 287

18 mi · 23 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 87

1.5 mi · 1 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Turn sharp right onto NY 59

0.8 mi · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
14

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
15

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
16

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street
17

Arrive at destination

Lake Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tarrytown, NY

17 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

Suffern, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Nyack, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Harrison, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 32.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~5m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
3.7 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 287 West: White Plains

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 15B Toward I 287 West: White Plains
6
30.2 mi into trip | ~41m 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
31.6 mi into trip | ~42m 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...
6
32.6 mi into trip | ~44m 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

$5.63 one way

$11.26 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.09 $12.17
premium $4.92 $6.63 $13.26
diesel $5.61 $7.55 $15.10

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

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 12 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 10.3 0 $3.59 $1.64
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $2.99 $1.37
EV Truck/SUV 13.7 0 $4.79 $2.19

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Harrison, NY

Late night in Harrison on Sunday

Local time

3:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Late night in Ramapo on Sunday

Local time

3:41 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

3 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

49m 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 for this 49-minute, 34.2-mile journey. With 28% of the route on highways, you'll experience a mix of faster travel and more intricate local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.6 miles on the New York State Thruway. This means you'll transition between different road types, requiring attention as you make your way through the area. The drive is characterized by its frequent directional changes, so keep your navigation handy.

Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?

8/10

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 2.8 miles in near Hutchinson River Parkway.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Harrison, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Suffern along the way.

Suffern

31.6 mi in | ~42m | via NY 17

About the Cities

Starting in Harrison, NY

Full guide →

Harrison is a town and village in Westchester County, New York.

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 49m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m 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 2.8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.2 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): 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.

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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