Malta, NY to Ramapo, NY is 141.6 miles and takes about 2h 50m via I 87, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on the highway, making it a straightforward drive. With a recommended one-day duration and a short travel time, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these areas.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.8 miles from Malta, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 87
118 mi
2h 17m
Adirondack Northway
20.3 mi
25m
Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
2m
Orange Turnpike
0.5 mi
<1m
Dunning Street
0.5 mi
1m
Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
1m
Old Route 17
0.3 mi
<1m
Lake Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malta, NY and Ramapo, NY.
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Start on this road
155 ft·2 sec·this road
2
Continue on NY 67
0.2 mi·32 sec·Dunning Street
3
Enter roundabout onto NY 67
119 ft·1 sec·Dunning Street
4
Continue on NY 67
0.1 mi·16 sec·Dunning Street
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 67
127 ft·2 sec·Dunning Street
6
Continue on NY 67
0.1 mi·14 sec·Dunning Street
7
Enter roundabout
220 ft·4 sec
8
Continue
0.2 mi·22 sec
9
Merge onto I 87
20 mi·25 min·Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi·31 sec·I 87
Exit 1E-WToward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, BuffaloUse the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi·51 sec·I 87
Exit 1WToward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
117 mi·2 hr 15 min·I 87
Toward I 87 South: New YorkUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 15AToward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, SuffernUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old Route 17
15
Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi·54 sec·Orange Turnpike
16
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
18
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
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Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Consider departing from Malta, NY in the morning to take advantage of daylight and avoid peak traffic. Since this is a relatively short drive of under three hours, you can easily complete it in one day without needing to split the driving. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye out for the transition from I 87 to Torne Valley Road, as this marks the end of the highway portion and the beginning of more local driving.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.8 miles from Malta, NY, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.8 miles or 1h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ramapo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Malta, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Malta, NY
This is one driving day of about 141.6 miles and 2h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Malta, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 140.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 67 / Dunning Street
Enter roundabout onto NY 67 / Dunning Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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21 mi into trip|~26m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
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21.9 mi into trip|~28m in|I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
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139 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
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140.1 mi into trip|~2h 46m 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
$23.31 one way
$46.62 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$25.20
$50.41
premium
$4.92
$27.44
$54.89
diesel
$5.61
$31.26
$62.53
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Orange Turnpike
(0.5 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
Efficient EV
35.4
0
$12.39
$5.66
EV Truck/SUV
56.6
0
$19.82
$9.06
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Malta, NY
Morning
in Malta on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Morning
in Ramapo on Tuesday
Local time
7:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
61°F
Clermont, NY
71 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 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
2h 50m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily highway driving, with 84% of the 141.6 miles on major roads like I 87. You'll experience an 118-mile stretch on I 87 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a steady pace for most of the drive, with a noticeable increase in exits and merging traffic as you approach your destination.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118 mi on I 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NY 67 / Dunning Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 141.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (NY 67 / Dunning Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (I 87): 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.
Between Malta, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 141.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Orange Turnpike. 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 — we found about 13 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NY 67 / Dunning Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 21 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.9 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ramapo, NY before heading back.
