Union, NY to Ramapo, NY is 203.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m via NY 17 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. With most of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct path. It's a good option for a single-day trip, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
101.6 miles from Union, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
105.1 mi
2h 11m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi
15m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
County Road 44
2.8 mi
3m
State Highway 26
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 105.1 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union, NY and Ramapo, NY.
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Start on Kiley Road
73 ft·4 sec·Kiley Road
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Turn right onto CR 46
0.7 mi·1 min·Delphi Road
3
Turn right onto NY 13
1.4 mi·1 min·Rippleton Road
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Continue on NY 13
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Route 13
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Turn left onto NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
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Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
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Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
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Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
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Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
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Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
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Turn left onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
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Turn left onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
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Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
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Turn right onto NY 12
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
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Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
16
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
17
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
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Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
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Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
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Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
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Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
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Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 11 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 87
13 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 15AToward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, SuffernUse the slight right lane.
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Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old Route 17
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Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi·54 sec·Orange Turnpike
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Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
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Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
32
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
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Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour drive time, leaving in the morning from Union, NY, will allow you to reach Ramapo, NY, well before the evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $33, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on the New York State Thruway for potential traffic, especially closer to the New York City metropolitan area. Breaking up the 105.1-mile stretch on NY 17 with a brief stop for gas or a stretch can make the drive more comfortable.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 101.6 miles from Union, NY, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 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 45 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.6 miles or 2h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ramapo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Union, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Union, NY
This is one driving day of about 203.3 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Union, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 105.1 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 80.6 and 201.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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80.6 mi into trip|~1h 43m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 17 East
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186 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
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186.7 mi into trip|~3h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
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200.7 mi into trip|~4h 13m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
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 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
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201.7 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|CR 95 / Torne Valley Road
Turn left onto CR 95 / Torne Valley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.89 one way
$65.78 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$35.69
$71.38
premium
$4.85
$38.80
$77.61
diesel
$4.80
$38.39
$76.77
Estimated Tolls: $0.69
New York State Thruway
(13.1 mi)$0.65
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
$33
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61
0
$21.35
$9.76
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.79
$8.13
EV Truck/SUV
81.3
1
$28.46
$13.01
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Union, NY
Morning
in Union on Monday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 9 mph84% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Morning
in Ramapo on Monday
Local time
7:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued July 18 at 9:56PM EDT until July 19 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
83°F
Damascus, PA
102 mi in
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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 20m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 203.3
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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...
25 mi from route
~63 min detour
Free
near mile 203.3
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...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 203.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 78% of the 203.3 miles on high-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 105.1 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for extended highway cruising. The route shifts to surface roads for about 45 miles, likely bringing more frequent exits and potentially slower speeds as you transition. Expect a significant amount of time merging with traffic and navigating bustling exit ramps.
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: 105.1 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.6 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 203.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 186 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,640 ft321 ft
Total Climb
1,196 ft
Total Descent
2,135 ft
Highest Point
1,640 ft
~130.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,319 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Union, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 20m. Total distance: 203.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m 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 105.1 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.69 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 80.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 186 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 186.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Stonewall National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Ramapo, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
