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Trip from Ramapo, NY to Woodbury, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

32m

Distance

20.9 mi

34 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Woodbury, NY, NY

Woodbury, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

Ramapo, NY to Woodbury, NY is 20.9 miles and takes about 32 minutes via New York State Thruway, State Route 32, and Torne Valley Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically New York State. Expect a local drive with frequent turns rather than an open highway experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick excursion or as part of a larger journey without requiring an overnight stay. It's a straightforward local connection that gets you where you need to go efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 12.6 mi 14m
State Route 32 4.1 mi 8m
Torne Valley Road 1.1 mi 2m
Orange Turnpike 0.7 mi 1m
Torne Brook Road 0.4 mi 1m
Falls Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Lake Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 12.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Woodbury, 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

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
6

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 14 min · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

152 ft · 3 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 131 Toward NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

256 ft · 8 sec
Toward NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road Use the right lane.
11

Turn straight onto NY 32

4.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 32
12

Turn left onto Falls Lane

349 ft · 25 sec · Falls Lane
13

Arrive at destination

Falls Lane

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 16.7 — 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

4
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the ramp toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

Navigation decision point

Toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
8
15.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
10
16.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 131 Toward NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harr...
9
16.7 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Pre...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.44 one way

$6.88 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $3.72 $7.44
premium $4.92 $4.05 $8.10
diesel $5.61 $4.61 $9.23

Estimated Tolls: $0.68

New York State Thruway (12.6 mi) $0.63
Orange Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$1

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
Efficient EV 5.2 0 $1.83 $0.84
EV Truck/SUV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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

Late night in Ramapo on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbury, NY

Late night in Woodbury on Sunday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°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

7 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

32m 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 offers a turn-heavy local drive, with only 23% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.6 miles on the New York State Thruway. As you transition from the Thruway to State Route 32 and then onto Torne Valley Road, you'll notice the character of the drive change, becoming more focused on local access and navigating through communities. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with more frequent adjustments to speed and direction compared to a pure interstate run.

Only 23% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.6 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near NY 59 / Orange Turnpike.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 20.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (NY 59 / Orange Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 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 Woodbury, NY, road signs point toward Harriman and Cr 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets.

Harriman

16.6 mi in | ~23m

Cr 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets

16.7 mi in | ~24m

About the Cities

Starting 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 32m. Total distance: 20.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

32m 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 12.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.68 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.

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 Woodbury, 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 2.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument (4 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 Woodbury, 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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