Manlius, NY to Ramapo, NY is 215.5 miles and takes about 4h 38m via NY 17 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a fairly straightforward trip, predominantly highway driving, making it a good candidate for a single-day excursion. Expect a straightforward experience with minimal detours needed to reach your destination.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
107.7 miles from Manlius, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 20m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
105.1 mi
2h 11m
State Highway 8
36.8 mi
41m
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi
15m
County Road 16
11.8 mi
16m
State Route 80
8.8 mi
12m
Rexford Street
8.3 mi
9m
Rippleton Road
5.8 mi
7m
Cazenovia Road
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 105.1 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manlius, NY and Ramapo, NY.
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Start on NY 92; NY 173
38 ft·6 sec·East Seneca Street
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Turn left
43 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right
46 ft·5 sec
4
Turn right
41 ft·5 sec
5
Turn right onto NY 92; NY 173
52 ft·1 sec·East Seneca Street
6
Take the exit onto NY 92
219 ft·6 sec·NY 92
7
Merge onto NY 92
0.4 mi·55 sec·Washington Street
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on NY 92
4.0 mi·6 min·Cazenovia Road
9
Continue on NY 92
3.4 mi·4 min·Syracuse Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto US 20
0.7 mi·1 min·US 20
11
Turn sharp right onto NY 13
5.8 mi·7 min·Rippleton Road
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NY 13
0.2 mi·25 sec·State Route 13
13
Turn left onto NY 13; NY 80
0.5 mi·1 min·Main Street
14
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.1 mi·1 min·McKinley Street
15
Continue on NY 13; NY 80
1.9 mi·2 min·State Route 13
16
Continue on NY 80
6.1 mi·8 min·State Route 80
17
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.7 mi·3 min·State Route 80
18
Continue on NY 26; NY 80
2.2 mi·3 min·State Highway 26
19
Turn left onto CR 16
12 mi·16 min·County Road 16
20
Turn left onto NY 23
1.2 mi·1 min·NY 23
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Turn left onto CR 44
2.8 mi·3 min·County Road 44
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Turn right onto NY 12
1.2 mi·1 min·State Highway 12
23
Continue on NY 12
0.6 mi·1 min·North Broad Street
24
Turn left onto NY 23
8.3 mi·9 min·Rexford Street
25
Turn right onto NY 8
18 mi·20 min·State Highway 8
26
Continue on NY 8
0.4 mi·29 sec·Airport Road
27
Continue on NY 8
19 mi·21 min·State Highway 8
28
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.3 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
29
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
0.4 mi·44 sec·State Highway 10
30
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Toward NY 17 East
31
Merge onto NY 17
105 mi·2 hr 11 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
34
Merge onto I 87
13 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Take the exit
0.2 mi·36 sec
Exit 15AToward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, SuffernUse the slight right lane.
36
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi·35 sec·Old Route 17
37
Turn right onto NY 59
0.5 mi·54 sec·Orange Turnpike
38
Turn left onto CR 95
1.1 mi·2 min·Torne Valley Road
Use the left lane.
39
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Torne Brook Road
40
Turn right onto Lake Street
153 ft·6 sec·Lake Street
41
Arrive at destination
Lake Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 38m duration, leaving Manlius in the morning should allow you to arrive in Ramapo with plenty of daylight to spare. With a fuel cost estimated at $35 and a longest highway stretch of 105.1 miles, you'll want to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before starting that long segment on NY 17. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you can be flexible with departure times. Consider stopping for a break midway through the longest highway stretch on NY 17 to stretch your legs before continuing.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 107.7 miles from Manlius, NY, or about 2h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.1 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 47 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.7 miles or 2h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 47m
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 Manlius, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Manlius, NY
This is one driving day of about 215.5 miles and 4h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Manlius, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 105.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 212.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.5 mi into trip|~13m in|NY 13 / Rippleton Road
Turn sharp right onto NY 13 / Rippleton Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
92.8 mi into trip|~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward NY 17 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward NY 17 East
8
198.2 mi into trip|~4h 14m 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
198.9 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
212.9 mi into trip|~4h 31m 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
$34.86 one way
$69.72 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$37.83
$75.66
premium
$4.85
$41.13
$82.26
diesel
$4.80
$40.69
$81.38
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
$35
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.7
0
$22.63
$10.34
Efficient EV
53.9
0
$18.86
$8.62
EV Truck/SUV
86.2
1
$30.17
$13.79
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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.
Forecast as of Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Manlius, NY
Night
in Manlius on Monday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 to 13 mph79% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 6:34PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Night
in Ramapo on Monday
Local time
9:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 8 mph78% chanceLive forecast
Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning issued July 18 at 6:34PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 18 at 6:33PM EDT until July 18 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
82°F
Pittsfield, NY
108 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
5 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
4h 38m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 215.5
Caution: Lower Crypt Access Subject to Safe Conditions
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 215.5
For centuries, the Oneida Carrying Place, a six-mile portage connecting the Mohawk River and Wood Creek, served as a vital link for those traveling by water from the ocean to the Great Lakes. When Eur...
29 mi from route
~72 min detour
Free
near mile 7.4
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 215.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 74% of this 215.5-mile trip on highways, including stretches of NY 17 and the New York State Thruway. The longest continuous highway segment spans 105.1 miles on NY 17, so plan for extended periods of higher speeds. Surface roads become more prevalent in the latter part of the drive as you approach your destination, which can mean more frequent exits and local traffic.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 105.1 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near NY 13 / Rippleton Road.
Driving Effort9/10
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 26 significant decision points across 215.5 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 8.5 miles (NY 13 / Rippleton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 198.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,626 ft321 ft
Total Climb
1,885 ft
Total Descent
2,157 ft
Highest Point
1,626 ft
~138.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,305 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Manlius, NY and Ramapo, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany and New York City.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 38m. Total distance: 215.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 105.1 miles on NY 17. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (NY 13 / Rippleton Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 92.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 198.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Fort Stanwix National Monument (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Ramapo, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
