Origin
Ossining, NY
Morning in Ossining on Tuesday
Local time
7:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ossining, 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
46m
Distance
27.9 mi
45 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ossining, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
This 27.9-mile drive from Ossining, NY, to Ramapo, NY, is estimated to take about 46 minutes, making it a perfect one-day trip. You'll navigate through familiar territory within the Northeast region, staying within New York State for the entire journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite manageable for this short distance. Expect a route with frequent turns, offering a varied driving experience rather than a long, monotonous stretch. This route is best suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 18.3 mi | 23m |
| South Highland Avenue | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| North Broadway | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| 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 |
| Albany Post Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 18.3 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ossining, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on NY 133
51 ft
·
4 sec
·
Upper Croton Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 9
185 ft
·
5 sec
·
Albany Post Road
3
Continue on US 9
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Highland Avenue
4
Continue on US 9
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
North Broadway
Toward Sleepy Hollow
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 87 North, I 287 West: Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
6
Merge onto I 87; I 287
17 mi
·
21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
10
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
12
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
13
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.3 — 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
|
US 9 / Albany Post Road
Turn left onto US 9 / Albany Post Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.1 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
23.9 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
25.4 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
26.3 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
$4.59 one way
$9.19 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.16 | $12.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.96
New York State Thruway
(18.3 mi)
$0.91
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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.93 | $1.34 |
| Efficient EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
7:41 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
1 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
46m 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?
Characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' this route offers a dynamic experience behind the wheel. With only 4% of the drive on highways, you'll primarily be on local roads, requiring your attention for frequent directional changes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to more intricate local navigation. This blend of highway and local roads means you'll experience varied speeds and road conditions throughout the 46-minute journey.
Only 4% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.3 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9 / Albany Post Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 27.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 9 / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ossining, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Sleepy Hollow and Suffern.
Sleepy Hollow
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
|
via US 9
Suffern
25.4 mi in
|
~40m
|
via NY 17
About the Cities
Starting in Ossining, NY
Full guide →Ossining is the name of both a village and a town in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
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 46m. Total distance: 27.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m 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 18.3 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.96 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: near the start (US 9 / Albany Post Road): Navigation decision point; at 7.1 miles (I 87; I 287 / New York State Thruway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.9 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange 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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