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Trip from Kent, NY to Ramapo, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 2m

Distance

324.9 mi

523 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$53

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 51m ★
6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 23m
8 PM
6h 55m

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

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town in Putnam County, New York, United States

Kent, NY

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town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Trip Overview

Kent, NY to Ramapo, NY is 324.9 miles and takes about 7h 2m via I 86, I 81, and the New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $53 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given the duration and highway nature, it’s well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

162.5 miles from Kent, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 86 130.4 mi 2h 40m
I 81 45.4 mi 54m
New York State Thruway 43.1 mi 49m
Western Expressway 20.1 mi 26m
Ridge Road 11.3 mi 16m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 86 — 130.4 mi, about 2h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ford Street

52 ft · 4 sec · Ford Street
2

Turn right onto CR 6

0.9 mi · 2 min · Kent Road
3

Turn right onto NY 18

2.8 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
4

Turn right onto CR 32

2.0 mi · 2 min · Peter Smith Road
5

Turn left onto NY 104

11 mi · 16 min · Ridge Road
6

Turn right onto NY 260

1.9 mi · 3 min · Sweden-Walker Road
7

Turn left onto NY 31

2.5 mi · 3 min · Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on NY 531

7.5 mi · 8 min · NY 531
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
10

Merge onto I 490

20 mi · 26 min · Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
12

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
15

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
16

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
17

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
20

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
21

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
22

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
23

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
24

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
25

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
26

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
27

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
28

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
29

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
30

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
31

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

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.
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
35

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
36

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 36 sec
Exit 15A Toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern Use the slight right lane.
38

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Old Route 17
39

Turn right onto NY 59

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Orange Turnpike
40

Turn left onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
41

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
42

Turn right onto Lake Street

153 ft · 6 sec · Lake Street
43

Arrive at destination

Lake Street

Trip Plan

With a drive time of just over 7 hours, this trip is comfortably manageable in a single day. Aim to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a more relaxed pace, especially considering you'll be covering 324.9 miles. You'll have about 2 fuel stops planned along the way, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach those points. The longest stretch without a break is over 130 miles, so plan to stretch your legs at least once before then. Given the highway-heavy nature, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained driving.

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 162.5 miles from Kent, NY, or about 3h 39m 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 71 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.5 miles or 3h 39m 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 46m

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 Kent, 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 Kent, NY

This is one driving day of about 324.9 miles and 7h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 miles from Kent, 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.

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

162 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

Thompson, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.5 miles from Kent, 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 324.9

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 301.7

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 23.2

Spencerport, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 324.9

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

2.4 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 255.3

Liberty, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887187474

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 301.7

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 301.7

Monroe, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.8

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.8

Auburn, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887174544

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 69.6

Phelps, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Cayuga Museum of History & Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 92.8

Auburn, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13152538051

Visit website

Play Space ABC Cayuga

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 92.8

Auburn, New York

Hours: 9 am–1 pm

+13152525541

Visit website

The Adventure Center

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 139.3

Cortland, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+18663763907

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 80.3 and 322.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
80.3 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7
177.3 mi into trip | ~3h 57m 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
307.7 mi into trip | ~6h 37m 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
308.3 mi into trip | ~6h 38m 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
322.3 mi into trip | ~6h 55m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.48 one way

$106.96 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $57.83 $115.66
premium $4.92 $62.97 $125.94
diesel $5.61 $71.73 $143.47

Estimated Tolls: $2.19

New York State Thruway (43.1 mi) $2.15
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

$53

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.5 1 $34.11 $15.60
Efficient EV 81.2 0 $28.43 $13.00
EV Truck/SUV 130 1 $45.49 $20.79

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 15, 2026

Origin

Kent, NY

Late night in Kent on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Late night in Ramapo on Sunday

Local time

12:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

162 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

7 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 2m 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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 100.8
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 78.4
View on nps.gov
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 324.9
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 324.9
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 324.9
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 69% of it on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on interstates, including I 86, I 81, and the New York State Thruway. Expect the longest uninterrupted stretch to be 130.4 miles on I 86, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving speeds. While mostly highway, the character of the drive will still offer changes as you move through different sections of these main arteries, providing a consistent but not entirely monotonous experience.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 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 I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 80.3 miles in.

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 32 significant decision points across 324.9 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.3 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 307.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

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

Clyde

80.3 mi in | ~1h 44m

New York

177.3 mi in | ~3h 57m | via I 86; NY 17

Nyst: Albany

307.7 mi in | ~6h 37m

New York City

307.7 mi in | ~6h 37m

About the Cities

Starting in Kent, NY

Full guide →

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 2m. Total distance: 324.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 2m 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 $2.19 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.3 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 307.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and General Grant National Memorial (5 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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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