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Ontario, NY Road Trips

Drivers starting from Ontario, NY have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 323 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Ontario, NY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

town in Wayne County, New York, United States

Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Trip Routes

16

Longest Drive

362.8 mi

Smithtown, NY

Quickest Drive

6h 7m

Ramapo, NY

Plan Around Ontario, NY

Trips from Ontario, NY

Driving from Ontario, NY

On average, trips departing from Ontario, NY run 323 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 49m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 363 miles (7h 37m), while the shortest is just 290 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Ontario, NY most often head toward Smithtown, NY (362.8 mi, 7h 37m), Hempstead, NY (337.4 mi, 7h 4m), Sheepshead Bay, NY (322.8 mi, 6h 58m), The Bronx, NY (319.5 mi, 6h 39m), and Yonkers, NY (315 mi, 6h 39m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 323-mile trip from Ontario, NY, budget about $51 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Ontario, NY and 9 routes heading into Ontario, NY, covering 16 total connections. Distances range from 290 to 363 miles.

The longest mapped route from Ontario, NY covers 363 miles and takes approximately 7h 37m. Shorter options start at just 290 miles.

The average route from Ontario, NY runs about 323 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 49m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 323-mile trip from Ontario, NY costs roughly $51 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Ontario, NY include Smithtown, NY, Hempstead, NY, Sheepshead Bay, NY and The Bronx, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Ontario, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

2,176

Median Income

$52,625

Median Home Value

$189,400

Median Age

38.9

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Ontario, NY at a Glance

Founded

1806

Elevation

377 ft

Area

13 mi²

City data from Wikidata (Q3308155), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

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