Origin
Larchmont, NY
Late night in Larchmont on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Larchmont, 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
54m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Larchmont, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
This 39.4-mile drive from Larchmont to Ramapo, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 54 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $6, it's an economical option for a single-day excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the New York State Thruway and the Cross Westchester Expressway, suggesting a mix of highway and arterial road conditions. Given its short duration, this journey is perfectly suited for a day trip, offering flexibility for when you depart and how you structure your time. You'll find this drive to be a practical way to connect two points within New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 19.6 mi | 25m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 10.8 mi | 12m |
| Boston Post Road | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| East Boston Post Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NY 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 19.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Larchmont, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on US 1
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Boston Post Road
2
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Boston Post Road
3
Continue on US 1
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Boston Post Road
5
Take the ramp
507 ft
·
12 sec
6
Merge onto I 287
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 87; I 287
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
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
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Larchmont, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 37.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge onto I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
17.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway
Merge onto I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
35.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
36.8 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
37.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
$6.49 one way
$12.97 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.01 | $14.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
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
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:59 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
2 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
54m 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 mixed drive on this route, with 30% of the journey taking place on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 19.6 miles, primarily on the New York State Thruway, which offers a chance for consistent speed. The remainder of the drive likely involves navigating arterial roads like Boston Post Road, which may present more varied traffic conditions and speed changes. This blend means you'll experience both the ease of highway cruising and the more interactive nature of local road travel as you progress from Westchester County towards Ramapo.
30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
553 ft
0 ft
Total Climb
864 ft
Total Descent
595 ft
Highest Point
553 ft
~30.9 mi in
Elevation Range
553 ft
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 Larchmont, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Suffern along the way.
Suffern
36.8 mi in
|
~48m
|
via NY 17
About the Cities
Starting in Larchmont, NY
Full guide →Founded 1614
Larchmont is a village in Westchester County in 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 54m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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 6.4 miles (I 287 / Cross Westchester Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles (I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.4 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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