Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.5 mi
83 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.
Ramapo, NY
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Port Jervis, NY
Mel Audelo
Ramapo, NY to Port Jervis, NY is 51.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 8 minutes via I 84 and NY 17, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll be on mostly highway for this short drive, making it a quick option for a day trip or an easy connection between locations. Plan for a straightforward transit with minimal time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 14.4 mi | 16m |
| NY 17 | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| New York State Thruway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| US 6 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jersey Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.6 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 Ramapo, NY and Port Jervis, NY.
Start on Lake Street
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
Turn right onto CR 95
Turn right onto NY 59
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NY 17
Take the exit onto US 6; NY 17M
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 6
Continue on US 6
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Continue on Front Street
Turn right onto Pike Street
Turn right
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 25.7 miles from Ramapo, 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 15.1 and 49.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 6; NY 17M toward US 6, NY 17M: Middletown, Port Jervis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the ramp toward US 6 West, NY 17M West: Middletown
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 6, NJ 23: Port Jervis, Sussex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.37 one way
$16.74 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.87 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $10.95 | $21.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
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 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 | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| Efficient EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.51 | $2.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
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
Late night in Ramapo on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Port Jervis on Sunday
Local time
12:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Sunny
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 24 at 11:36AM 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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the 51.5 miles on major roadways like I 84 and the New York State Thruway. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 14.4 miles on I 84. You'll transition from highway cruising to surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect a fairly direct route with limited complexities in terms of navigation.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.5 miles you will encounter 16 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.8 miles (US 6; NY 17M): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Founded 1791
Founded 1690
Port Jervis is a village with about 8,800 inhabitants in Orange County, New York.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). 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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