Origin
Putnam Valley, NY
Morning in Putnam Valley on Sunday
Local time
7:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Putnam Valley, 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
51m
Distance
31.6 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Putnam Valley, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
Putnam Valley, NY to Ramapo, NY is 31.6 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Palisades Interstate Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It offers a mixed driving experience, making it a straightforward trip for a single day. You'll encounter highway driving mixed with local roads, providing a varied journey without being overly demanding. Plan for a relatively quick and easy transit between these two New York locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palisades Interstate Parkway | 11.7 mi | 13m |
| Haverstraw Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Bear Mountain Bridge Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Oregon Road | 2.8 mi | 7m |
| Route 202 | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Bear Mountain Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wayne Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Palisades Interstate Parkway
— 11.7 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Valley, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on this road
125 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 20
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Oscawana Lake Road
3
Continue on Old Oregon Road
486 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old Oregon Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto Oregon Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oregon Road
5
Enter roundabout onto Oregon Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oregon Road
6
Continue on Oregon Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Oregon Road
7
Continue on Oregon Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Oregon Road
8
Continue on North Division Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Division Street
9
Take the ramp
330 ft
·
10 sec
10
Merge onto Bear Mountain Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Bear Mountain Parkway
11
Turn right onto US 6; US 9; US 202
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
US 6; US 9; US 202
Use the right lane.
12
Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
128 ft
·
1 sec
·
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
13
Continue on Bear Mountain Bridge Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto US 6; US 202
319 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 6; US 202
15
Enter roundabout onto US 6
295 ft
·
4 sec
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
16
Continue on US 6
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
17
Keep slight left at fork onto Palisades Interstate Parkway
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Palisades Interstate Parkway
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
19
Turn straight
510 ft
·
13 sec
20
Turn straight onto US 202
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Route 202
21
Continue on US 202
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Haverstraw Road
22
Continue on US 202
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Wayne Avenue
23
Turn right onto NY 59
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Orange Avenue
24
Continue on NY 59
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
25
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
26
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
27
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
28
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.8 miles from Putnam Valley, 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 20.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Oregon Road
Enter roundabout onto Oregon Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
4.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 6; US 9; US 202
Turn right onto US 6; US 9; US 202
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
US 6 / Palisades Interstate Parkway
Enter roundabout onto US 6 / Palisades Interstate Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
20.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward US 202, CR 47: Haverstraw, Suffern
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.20 one way
$10.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.62 | $11.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
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
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.42 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Sunday
Local time
7:29 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
51m 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 presents a mixed drive, with 47% of it on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced driving, including an uninterrupted segment of 11.7 miles on the Palisades Interstate Parkway. As you progress, the character of the road shifts between these more open highway sections and the more localized roads like Haverstraw Road and Bear Mountain Bridge Road. Expect a dynamic feel behind the wheel, transitioning between efficient travel and more community-level navigation.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.7 mi on Palisades Interstate Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Oregon 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 31.6 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: at 1 miles (Oregon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (Bear Mountain Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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 Putnam Valley, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Cr 47: Haverstraw and Suffern.
Cr 47: Haverstraw
20.7 mi in
|
~32m
Suffern
20.7 mi in
|
~32m
About the Cities
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 51m. Total distance: 31.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.7 miles on Palisades Interstate Parkway. 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.
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 1 miles (Oregon Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 4.6 miles (US 6; US 9; US 202): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles (Bear Mountain Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
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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