Origin
White Plains, NY
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, NY to Ramapo, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
39m
Distance
27.7 mi
45 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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Trip Overview
White Plains to Ramapo is 27.7 miles and takes about 39 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This relatively short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that involves a fair amount of turning, making it more of a local journey than a long-haul experience. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or a simple relocation, offering a straightforward connection between these two New York communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 19.6 mi | 25m |
| Cross Westchester Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Torne Valley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Orange Turnpike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Torne Brook Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| NY 17 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Orchard Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 19.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn right onto Orchard Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Orchard Street
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
5
Merge onto I 287
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Westchester Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 87; I 287
18 mi
·
23 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit onto NY 17
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15A
Toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
10
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
12
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft
·
6 sec
·
Lake Street
13
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 22 / North Broadway
Turn left onto NY 22 / North Broadway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Orchard Street
Turn right onto Orchard Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
23.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 87 / New York State Thruway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 87 / New York State Thruway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
NY 17
Take the exit onto NY 17 toward NY 17 North, NY 59 North: 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 North: Sloatsburg, Su...
6
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m 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
$4.56 one way
$9.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
New York State Thruway
(19.6 mi)
$0.98
Orange Turnpike
(0.8 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
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.91 | $1.33 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Ramapo, NY
Late night in Ramapo on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
9 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
39m 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 is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 20% of the journey on highways. You'll navigate using key roads like the New York State Thruway, Cross Westchester Expressway, and Torne Valley Road. The longest stretch without a significant turn or change in direction covers 19.6 miles, primarily on the New York State Thruway. Be prepared for a driving experience that requires frequent adjustments and attention to navigation as you transition between different types of roads.
Only 20% 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: 19.6 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 early in the drive near NY 22 / North Broadway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 27.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Orchard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from White Plains, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Suffern along the way.
Suffern
25.2 mi in
|
~32m
|
via NY 17
About the Cities
Starting in White Plains, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
Arriving 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 39m. Total distance: 27.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m 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 19.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.03 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 Ramapo, 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: near the start (NY 22 / North Broadway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (Orchard Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 23.7 miles (I 87 / New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Ramapo, 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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