Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Jervis, NY
Mel Audelo
Ramapo, NY
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Port Jervis, NY to Ramapo, NY is 52 miles and takes about 1 hour 7 minutes via I 84 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its profile, you'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward transit. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a quick connection between these two areas without a long commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 14 mi | 16m |
| US 6 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| Route 17M | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,231 veh/hr typical · worst 1,475
Quietest
2 AM
~120 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 32 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jervis, NY and Ramapo, NY.
Start on this road
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
Turn right onto CR 15
Take the exit
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn straight onto US 6; NY 17M
Continue on US 6; NY 17M
Continue on US 6; NY 17M
Take the ramp onto US 6; NY 17M
Merge onto US 6; NY 17; NY 17M
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Turn right onto Old Route 17
Turn right onto NY 59
Turn left onto CR 95
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
Turn right onto Lake Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Port Jervis, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 49.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6 East, NY 17M East: Goshen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$8.45 one way
$16.90 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| premium | $4.87 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.06 | $22.12 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Port Jervis on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Night in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
11:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
43°F
Chester, NY
26 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This route is primarily highway, with 62% of the travel occurring on major roads like I 84 and the New York State Thruway. Your longest continuous stretch on a highway will be 14 miles along I 84. Expect to transition from highway driving to surface roads as you approach your destination. The highway portion features numerous exits and entrances, typical for interstate travel in this region.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and US 6. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 209 / Pike Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52 miles you will encounter 15 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 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Port Jervis, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City and Suffern.
Nyst: Albany
New York City
Suffern
Founded 1690
Port Jervis is a village with about 8,800 inhabitants in Orange County, New York.
Top landmarks
Founded 1791
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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