Origin
Mineola, NY
Morning in Mineola on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mineola, 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 10m
Distance
48.3 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mineola, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
This 48.3-mile drive from Mineola, NY, to Ramapo, NY, is a manageable day trip, taking about 1 hour and 10 minutes to complete. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the journey on high-speed roads, making it a quick transit between these two Northeast locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, this trip is quite economical. You'll primarily navigate via NJ 17, NJ 4, and the Cross Bronx Expressway. Given its short duration and highway nature, it’s ideal for a single day, offering straightforward travel without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 14.7 mi | 18m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 6.6 mi | 8m |
| Clearview Expressway | 5 mi | 5m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| Throgs Neck Bridge | 2 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Braddock Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 14.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mineola, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the left lane.
2
Continue on NY 25
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
3
Turn slight right onto NY 25
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Braddock Avenue
4
Turn left onto NY 25
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
5
Turn right onto I 295
5.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Throgs Neck Bridge
7
Continue on I 295
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Throgs Neck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 295
6.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
10
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
George Washington Bridge (upper level)
11
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
12
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.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
17
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.
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
22
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
23
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
24
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
25
Turn right
195 ft
·
14 sec
26
Turn slight right
218 ft
·
17 sec
27
Turn right onto 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
4th Street
28
Turn left onto NY 59
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
29
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
30
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
31
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
32
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.2 miles from Mineola, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 295 / Clearview Expressway
Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Throu...
8
23.3 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
7
30.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17...
8
30.6 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.95 one way
$15.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.66 | $21.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.82
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Jericho Turnpike
(3.8 mi)
$0.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$23
Total
$31
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.3 | 0 | $6.76 | $3.09 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Morning in Ramapo on Tuesday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Inwood, NY
24 mi in
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
11 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 10m 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 highway-intensive experience for most of this drive, as indicated by the 84% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 14.7 miles along NJ 17, providing a sustained period of consistent speed. The route largely comprises expressway driving, so anticipate higher speeds and multiple lanes. While primarily a fast-paced transit, the transition between these major arteries will define the driving character, offering a predictable yet efficient journey.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 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 NJ 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near I 295 / Clearview Expressway.
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 48.3 miles you will encounter 20 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 6.5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mineola, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, Njtp South: Hackensack, Gsp South, Gsp North, Newark and Mahwah - among others.
Upper Level
20.8 mi in
|
~30m
|
via I 95; US 1
Njtp South: Hackensack
23.3 mi in
|
~34m
Gsp South
30.4 mi in
|
~44m
Gsp North
30.4 mi in
|
~44m
Newark
30.4 mi in
|
~44m
Mahwah
30.4 mi in
|
~44m
New York State Thruway North: Albany
45.7 mi in
|
~1h 4m
|
via NY 17
About the Cities
Starting in Mineola, NY
Full guide →Mineola is a village in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York.
Top landmarks
- • United States Post Office — government building in Mineola, 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 1h 10m. Total distance: 48.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 $22.82 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 6.5 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: 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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