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Trip from Elma, 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

7h 7m

Distance

337.7 mi

543 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 56m ★
6 AM
7h 8m
8 AM
7h 30m
10 AM
7h 15m
12 PM
7h 13m
3 PM
7h 16m
5 PM
7h 29m
8 PM
7h 1m

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

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Downtown Elma, NY, NY

Elma, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 343.3-mile journey from Elma, NY, to Ramapo, NY, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 39 minutes of driving time. With a fuel cost around $56 and a single recommended stop, this route is perfectly manageable as a one-day trip. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, with Jamison Road and US 20A being key segments. You'll spend most of your time on a turn-heavy local drive, so be prepared for frequent adjustments rather than long, straight stretches. This route stays within the Northeast region, traversing New York state from start to finish.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

168.8 miles from Elma, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 37m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 130.4 mi 2h 40m
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
Genesee Expressway 32.6 mi 37m
New York State Thruway 13.1 mi 15m
Varysburg Road 10.9 mi 15m
Big Tree Road 10.5 mi 15m
Perry Center Road 7.4 mi 10m
West Buffalo Street 4.6 mi 8m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 130.4 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elma, NY and Ramapo, NY.

1

Start on CR 242

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bowen Road
2

Turn right onto Jamison Road

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Jamison Road
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
4

Merge onto NY 400

3.8 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
6

Turn left onto US 20A; NY 78

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Main Street
7

Continue on US 20A; NY 78

11 mi · 15 min · Big Tree Road
8

Continue on US 20A

11 mi · 15 min · Varysburg Road
9

Continue on US 20A

1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
10

Continue on US 20A

4.6 mi · 8 min · West Buffalo Street
11

Continue on US 20A

7.4 mi · 10 min · Perry Center Road
12

Continue on CR 64

2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
13

Turn right onto NY 36

1.3 mi · 1 min · Mount Morris Road
14

Continue on NY 36

1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
15

Continue on NY 36

4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
16

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
17

Merge onto I 390

33 mi · 37 min · Genesee Expressway
18

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
19

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

130 mi · 2 hr 40 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
22

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern Use the slight right lane.
24

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Route 17
25

Turn right onto NY 59

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Orange Turnpike
26

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
27

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
28

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street
29

Arrive at destination

Lake Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5-hour, 39-minute duration and the turn-heavy nature of this 343.3-mile route, consider an early morning departure from Elma, NY, to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. The $56 fuel cost is modest, so you won't need to worry excessively about finding gas stations, but it's always wise to top off before leaving. Plan for your single recommended stop to be a mid-point break to refresh before the latter half of the drive. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to navigation, as the frequent turns on local roads can make it easy to miss a direction.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 168.8 miles from Elma, NY, or about 3h 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 130.4 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 74 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 168.8 miles or 3h 37m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 50m

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 Elma, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Elma, NY

This is one driving day of about 337.7 miles and 7h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Elma, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 130.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

169 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 168.8 miles from Elma, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 130.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 337.7

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 313.6

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 168.8

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 120.6

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 337.7

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 144.7

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 120.6

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 144.7

Sayre, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 120.6

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 168.8

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 193

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Farmland Animal Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 144.7

Chemung, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16075293371

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 190 and 336.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
190 mi into trip | ~4h 2m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward New York
8
320.4 mi into trip | ~6h 43m 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
7
321.1 mi into trip | ~6h 44m 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
8
335.1 mi into trip | ~7h 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
6
336.1 mi into trip | ~7h 3m 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

$55.59 one way

$111.18 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $60.11 $120.22
premium $4.92 $65.45 $130.91
diesel $5.61 $74.56 $149.12

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

$56

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.3 1 $35.46 $16.21
Efficient EV 84.4 0 $29.55 $13.51
EV Truck/SUV 135.1 1 $47.28 $21.61

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Elma, NY

Late night in Elma on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Late night in Ramapo on Sunday

Local time

2:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

7h 7m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

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 343.3
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

National Memorial

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 343.3
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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 343.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a very turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 343.3-mile trip. With a 0% highway share, this route keeps you engaged with constant directional changes and local road conditions. There's no single longest uninterrupted stretch to mention, as the nature of the drive is characterized by frequent turns. This means you'll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you navigate through various local communities, rather than a monotonous highway experience.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 130.4 mi on I 86.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and Southern Tier Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 190 miles in near I 86; NY 17.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 337.7 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 190 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 320.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.1 miles: 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.

Between Elma, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward New York, Nyst: Albany and New York City.

New York

190 mi in | ~4h 2m | via I 86; NY 17

Nyst: Albany

320.4 mi in | ~6h 43m

New York City

320.4 mi in | ~6h 43m

About the Cities

Starting in Elma, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1857

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 7h 7m. Total distance: 337.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 130.4 miles on I 86. 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 190 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 320.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 321.1 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Ramapo, NY before the return drive.

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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