If you are planning a trip from Ramapo to Brentwood, expect a 70.6-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete. Because this route is a turn-heavy local drive, it is best suited as a straightforward one-day excursion rather than an overnight trip. You can anticipate a fuel budget of approximately $11 for the total distance. Navigating through the Northeast, the route connects two points within New York State entirely via local roads. Given the lack of major highway stretches, this drive requires your full attention on the road rather than the ease of cruise control. It is a practical, manageable distance for those who prefer backroads over high-speed transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.3 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 52m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
24.2 mi
33m
NJ 17
10.9 mi
14m
NJ 4
6.7 mi
9m
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi
8m
Orange Avenue
3.9 mi
5m
Clearview Expressway
3.2 mi
3m
Crooked Hill Road
2.2 mi
4m
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 24.2 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Brentwood, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
153 ft·8 sec·Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
4
Turn left onto NY 59
0.5 mi·44 sec·Orange Turnpike
5
Continue on NY 59
0.4 mi·37 sec·Orange Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; 59
3.5 mi·5 min·Orange Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·21 sec
8
Merge onto NJ 17
11 mi·14 min·NJ 17
Use the right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
11
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi·24 sec·NJ 4
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi·8 min·NJ 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi·54 sec·I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi·1 min·I 95 EXPR
16
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
0.6 mi·1 min·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
18
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.7 mi·6 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
2.0 mi·2 min·Cross Bronx Expressway
Exit 6BToward I 295 South: Throgs Neck BridgeUse the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto I 295
0.6 mi·58 sec·Throgs Neck Expressway
21
Continue on I 295
2.0 mi·3 min·Throgs Neck Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 295
3.2 mi·3 min·Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 4E-WToward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 4EToward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
25
Merge onto I 495
24 mi·33 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·17 sec
Exit 51Toward NY 231: Northport, BabylonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Turn straight onto South Service Road
1.3 mi·1 min·South Service Road
28
Continue on L I Exwy Service Road
1.4 mi·1 min·L I Exwy Service Road
29
Keep slight right at fork onto Express Drive South
0.3 mi·38 sec·Express Drive South
30
Turn right onto CR 13
2.2 mi·4 min·Crooked Hill Road
31
Turn straight onto CR 13
0.1 mi·19 sec·Wicks Road
32
Turn left onto CR 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Suffolk Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Arrive at destination
CR 100
Trip Plan
Since this is a 1-hour and 42-minute drive without scheduled stops, the most important factor is timing your departure to avoid peak local traffic on these secondary roads. Make sure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, as the estimated $11 cost covers the trip but may vary based on your car's efficiency. Because there are no designated stops on this route, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, though you should plan your own rest intervals ahead of time. A specific tip for this route: keep a close watch on your GPS, as the transition between Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, and the Orange Turnpike involves several turns that are easy to miss. Taking the trip in a single day is simple, so enjoy the freedom of setting your own pace without the pressure of a strict itinerary.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.3 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 16 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ramapo, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ramapo, NY
This is one driving day of about 70.6 miles and 1h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Ramapo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 24.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 17 and 64.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
17 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
31.9 mi into trip|~47m in|I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 6B
Toward I 295 South: Throgs Neck Bridge
8
39.7 mi into trip|~58m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
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.
Exit 4E-W
Toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island
8
39.8 mi into trip|~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 4E
Toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, East...
8
64.3 mi into trip|~1h 32m in
Take the exit toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
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.
Exit 51
Toward NY 231: Northport, Babylon
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.62 one way
$23.24 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.57
$25.13
premium
$4.92
$13.68
$27.37
diesel
$5.61
$15.59
$31.18
Estimated Tolls: $22.59
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Throgs Neck Bridge
$6.55
Orange Turnpike
(0.5 mi)$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.2
0
$7.41
$3.39
Efficient EV
17.7
0
$6.18
$2.82
EV Truck/SUV
28.2
0
$9.88
$4.52
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Ramapo, NY
Night
in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Brentwood, NY
Night
in Brentwood on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 42m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 26.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 26.8
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 26.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 26.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is defined by its local character, relying on Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, and the Orange Turnpike to get you to your destination. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating technical, turn-heavy segments for the duration of the 70.6-mile trip. Because you are strictly on local roads, there is no single long, uninterrupted stretch; instead, the route demands constant engagement and frequent steering adjustments. The road's personality is consistent throughout, favoring slower, winding passages over the monotony of an interstate grind. You should prepare for a hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local navigation over speed.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.6 miles you will encounter 19 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ramapo, NY and Brentwood, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Eastern Long Island and Babylon.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 70.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $22.59 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 Brentwood, 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 17 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.9 miles (I 295 / Cross Bronx Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Brentwood, NY before heading back.
