Origin
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
24.4 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramapo, NY
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Dobbs Ferry, NY
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Trip Overview
Ramapo, NY to Dobbs Ferry, NY is 24.4 miles and takes about 37 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop that's perfect for a day trip or a simple transfer between locations without a significant time commitment. You'll find this route is mostly on surface roads once you leave the highway, making it a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 18.1 mi | 23m |
| South Broadway | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 17 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lake Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 18.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Dobbs Ferry, 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 right onto NY 59
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
5
Turn left onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old Route 17
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 87; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
New York State Thruway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
18 mi
·
22 min
·
New York State Thruway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto US 9
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Broadway
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on US 9
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Broadway
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Oak Street
82 ft
·
3 sec
·
Oak Street
13
Turn right
52 ft
·
3 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
NY 59 / Orange Turnpike
Turn right onto NY 59 / Orange Turnpike
Navigation decision point
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Old Route 17
Turn left onto Old Route 17
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 87 South, NYST South, NY 17 South
8
20.8 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
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 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
6
21 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
US 9 / South Broadway
Turn left onto US 9 / South Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.94
New York State Thruway
(18.1 mi)
$0.90
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
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.56 | $1.17 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.42 | $1.56 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dobbs Ferry, NY
Morning in Dobbs Ferry on Sunday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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
37m 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 drive is primarily on surface roads, with about 33% of the route on the highway. The longest stretch on the New York State Thruway covers 18.1 miles, after which you'll transition to local roads. Expect a mix of driving, from potentially faster-paced highway cruising to navigating through more populated areas on South Broadway and Torne Valley Road.
Only 3% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NY 59 / Orange Turnpike.
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 24.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Old Route 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: 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.
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 Dobbs Ferry, NY, road signs point toward Nyst South and Sleepy Hollow.
Nyst South
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Sleepy Hollow
20.8 mi in
|
~29m
About the Cities
Starting in Ramapo, NY
Full guide →Founded 1791
Arriving in Dobbs Ferry, NY
Full guide →Dobbs Ferry is a village in Westchester County in the state of New York in the United States of America.
Top landmarks
- • South Presbyterian Church — church in Dobbs Ferry, New York
- • United States Post Office — government building in Dobbs Ferry, New York
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 37m. Total distance: 24.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m 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 18.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.94 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Dobbs Ferry, 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 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (Old Route 17): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: 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 Dobbs Ferry, 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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