Origin
New City, NY
Late night in New City on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New City, 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
26m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New City, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
New City, NY to Ramapo, NY is 14.8 miles and takes about 26 minutes via State Highway 59, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York and the Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a quick hop that's perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment. You'll primarily be on State Highway 59, making it easy to navigate. Consider this a simple, convenient connection between two nearby locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 59 | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| State Highway 304 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| NY 59 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Alturas Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Lafayette Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Nyack Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 59
— 2.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New City, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on CR 29
60 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Congers Road
3
Turn right onto NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 304
4
Continue on NY 304
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
5
Continue on NY 304
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 304
6
Turn right onto West Nyack Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Nyack Road
7
Continue on College Avenue
500 ft
·
20 sec
·
College Avenue
8
Turn right onto NY 59
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 59
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto NY 59
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Alturas Road
10
Continue on NY 59
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 59
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on NY 59
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Avenue
12
Turn right onto US 202; 59
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Orange Avenue
13
Continue on NY 59
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
14
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 80 / Congers Road
Turn left onto CR 80 / Congers Road
Navigation decision point
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 304 / State Highway 304
Turn right onto NY 304 / State Highway 304
Navigation decision point
4
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
West Nyack Road
Turn right onto West Nyack Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 59
Turn right onto NY 59
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
12.3 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
US 202; 59 / Orange Avenue
Turn right onto US 202; 59 / Orange Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.44 one way
$4.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
3:35 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
5 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
26m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 54% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on State Highway 59 and State Highway 304. The longest continuous segment you'll drive without significant interruption is 2.6 miles, also on State Highway 59. Expect a blend of faster-paced road sections and potentially some more local road conditions as you transition. The road character is generally practical, designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration, so be prepared for a functional drive.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on State Highway 59.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 80 / Congers Road.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 80 / Congers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 304 / State Highway 304): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (West Nyack Road): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in New City, NY
Full guide →New City is the county seat and largest city in Rockland 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 26m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on State Highway 59. 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. 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: near the start (CR 80 / Congers Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (NY 304 / State Highway 304): Navigation decision point; at 3.6 miles (West Nyack Road): Navigation decision point.
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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