Trip from Fredonia, NY to Ramapo, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 58m

Distance

370.6 mi

596 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

7h 50m ★

6 AM

7h 59m

8 AM

8h 16m

10 AM

8h 5m

12 PM

8h 3m

3 PM

8h 6m

5 PM

8h 15m

8 PM

7h 54m

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

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Fredonia, NY

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town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

This 370.6-mile drive from Fredonia, NY, to Ramapo, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 7 hours and 58 minutes of pure driving time. Primarily utilizing I-86 and the Southern Tier Expressway, this route offers an 80% highway experience, making it a straightforward journey across New York State. With an estimated fuel cost of $61, it's an economical option for covering significant distance. This highway-focused trip is best suited for those who prefer making good time, with just two recommended stops to break up the journey. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region for the entire trip.

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

185.3 miles from Fredonia, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	130.4 mi	2h 40m
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
State Highway 39	37.6 mi	54m
Genesee Expressway	22.2 mi	25m
Main Street	13.8 mi	22m
New York State Thruway	13.1 mi	15m
Nunda-Dansville Road	12.4 mi	16m
Springville Sardinia Highway	7.7 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 130.4 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Temple Street

74 ft · 8 sec · Temple Street

Turn left onto US 20

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Enter roundabout onto Main Street

103 ft · 1 sec · Main Street

Continue on Main Street

2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto NY 39

4.6 mi · 6 min · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

Turn right onto NY 39

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lodi Street

Continue on NY 39

8.0 mi · 11 min · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

1.1 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 39

1.6 mi · 2 min · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

1.0 mi · 1 min · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Main Street

Turn straight onto US 62; NY 39

382 ft · 7 sec · East Main Street

Turn left onto US 62; NY 39

0.7 mi · 1 min · Buffalo Street

Turn right onto US 62; NY 39

1.8 mi · 2 min · Sand Hill Road

Turn right onto NY 39

8.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 39

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

2.5 mi · 6 min · West Main Street

Continue on NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway

Continue on NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39

Continue on NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road

Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 16

Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Olean Road

Turn left onto NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39

Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

Continue on NY 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road

Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec

Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Route 17

Turn right onto NY 59

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Orange Turnpike

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street

Arrive at destination

Lake Street

Trip Plan

To maximize your time and enjoy this 7-hour, 58-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Fredonia to avoid potential traffic later in the day. With only two recommended stops, plan them strategically to include a stretch break and a fuel top-off. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 130.4 miles on I-86, so be sure to take advantage of earlier opportunities to rest or refuel. Given its highway-focused nature, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is advisable, especially before entering longer stretches where services might be less frequent.

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 185.3 miles from Fredonia, NY, or about 4h 9m 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 82 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.3 miles or 4h 9m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ramapo, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fredonia, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fredonia, NY

This is one driving day of about 370.6 miles and 7h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Fredonia, 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

185 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

Leicester, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.3 miles from Fredonia, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Vestal, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fredonia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fredonia, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Goshen, New York

0.9 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

2 mi from route

Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Arcade, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15854923100

Visit website

Letchworth State Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

New York

Hours: 6 am–11 pm

+15854933600

Visit website

William Pryor Letchworth Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Castile, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15854932760

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 27

5 decision points cluster between mile 223 and 369.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

223 mi into trip | ~4h 53m 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

353.4 mi into trip | ~7h 34m 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

354 mi into trip | ~7h 35m 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

368 mi into trip | ~7h 52m 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

369.1 mi into trip | ~7h 54m 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

$61.00 one way

$122.01 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$65.96	$131.93
premium	$4.92	$71.83	$143.66
diesel	$5.61	$81.82	$163.65

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

$61

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	111.2	1	$38.91	$17.79
Efficient EV	92.7	1	$32.43	$14.82
EV Truck/SUV	148.2	1	$51.88	$23.72

Gas CO2

130 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Fredonia, NY

Morning in Fredonia on Tuesday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Morning in Ramapo on Tuesday

Local time

6:56 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Union, NY

185 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

17 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

7h 58m 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

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 393.6

Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions

View on nps.gov

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 393.6

View on nps.gov

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 393.6

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 largely highway-focused drive, with 80% of your journey on high-speed roads like I-86 and the Southern Tier Expressway. The character of this route is one of efficient travel, allowing you to cover ground quickly. You'll encounter one significant uninterrupted stretch of 130.4 miles on I-86, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. While State Highway 39 offers a change of pace, the overall personality of this route is geared towards minimizing travel time with minimal technical driving.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

51 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?

8/10

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 223 miles in near I 86; NY 17.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 370.6 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 223 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 353.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 354 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.

On the drive from Fredonia, NY to Ramapo, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York along the way.

New York

223 mi in | ~4h 53m | via I 86; NY 17

About the Cities

Starting in Fredonia, NY

Full guide →

Fredonia is a small town in New York's Southern Tier, near the shores of Lake Erie.

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 58m. Total distance: 370.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 58m 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.

Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 8.0 hours each way, a round trip means 16.0 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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Trip from Fredonia, NY to Ramapo, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

Manche Pani

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

ViaLynk Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

ViaLynk Charging Station

Nichols Rest Area

Campbell Rest Area

Roscoe

Rest Area

Rest Area

Sloatsburg Service Area

Pilot Travel Center

Owego Rest Area

East Branch Rest Area

Kanona Rest Area

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Service Plaza

TA

Erwin Text Zone / Parking Area

Love's Travel Stop

TA

Rest Area

Rest Area

Middletown Rest Area

Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation

Letchworth State Park

William Pryor Letchworth Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fredonia, NY

Ramapo, NY

Same local time

17 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 58m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

General Grant National Memorial

Hamilton Grange National Memorial

Stonewall National Monument

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Fredonia, NY

Arriving in Ramapo, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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