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Trip from Ramapo, NY to Collins, 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 21m

Distance

345.8 mi

556 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 11m ★
6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m

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 Rockland County, New York, United States

Ramapo, NY

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Downtown Collins, NY, NY

Collins, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 345.8-mile drive from Ramapo, NY, to Collins, NY, is achievable in about 7 hours and 21 minutes, making it a solid day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 82% of it on major interstates like NY 17 and I 86, also known as the Genesee Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $57, this journey through New York's Northeast region offers a direct path. You'll have a couple of planned stops along the way, balancing the travel time. Consider this an efficient way to cover significant ground within the state.

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

172.9 miles from Ramapo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 134.6 mi 2h 46m
I 86 100 mi 1h 56m
Genesee Expressway 22.8 mi 26m
State Highway 39 22.4 mi 31m
New York State Thruway 12.6 mi 14m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
Main Street 8.4 mi 13m
Springville Sardinia Highway 7.7 mi 8m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 134.6 mi, about 2h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Lake Street

153 ft · 8 sec · Lake Street
2

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
3

Turn right onto CR 95

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
4

Turn right onto NY 59

0.7 mi · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
6

Merge onto I 87

13 mi · 14 min · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit

1.5 mi · 3 min
Exit 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman Use the slight right lane.
8

Continue on this road

152 ft · 3 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Continue on NY 17

135 mi · 2 hr 46 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

23 mi · 26 min · Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 40 sec
Exit 4 Toward NY 36: Dansville
14

Turn left onto NY 36

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Clara Barton Street
15

Turn left onto Lincoln Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Lincoln Street
16

Turn left onto NY 36

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
17

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
18

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
19

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
20

Continue on NY 436

360 ft · 10 sec · Main Street
21

Turn right onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Hamilton Street
22

Continue on NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
23

Turn left onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
24

Turn left onto NY 39

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 39
25

Continue on NY 39

15 mi · 22 min · State Highway 39
26

Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
27

Continue on NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
28

Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Olean Road
29

Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 1 min · State Highway 16
30

Turn left onto NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road
31

Turn slight left onto NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39
32

Continue on NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway
33

Continue on NY 39

2.5 mi · 6 min · East Main Street
34

Continue on NY 39

4.2 mi · 5 min · State Highway 39
35

Continue on NY 39

8.3 mi · 13 min · Main Street
36

Arrive at destination

NY 39

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour duration, starting your drive from Ramapo early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize evening traffic. You'll have two opportunities for stops, so plan them strategically to break up the 345.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 134.6 miles on NY 17, as services can be spaced out on expressways. This route is well-suited for a single day, but the flexibility of having only two required stops means you can adjust your timing as needed.

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 172.9 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.6 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 76 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 172.9 miles or 3h 35m 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 49m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ramapo, 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 Ramapo, NY

This is one driving day of about 345.8 miles and 7h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Ramapo, 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 NY 17 for about 134.6 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

173 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

Poughkeepsie, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 172.9 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.6 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.

Top Coffee Stop

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.9

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 172.9

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 148.2

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 172.9

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 247

Bath, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 172.9

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

PISO EV Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 247

Bath, New York

+18332172197

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 24.7

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 271.7

Dansville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

William Pryor Letchworth Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 296.4

Castile, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15854932760

Visit website

Farmland Animal Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 197.6

Chemung, New York

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16075293371

Visit website

Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 321.1

Arcade, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15854923100

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 15.1 and 274.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
15.1 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

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 16 Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
7
16.6 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NY 17 West: Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
5
151.7 mi into trip | ~3h 10m in | I 86; NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 86: Corning
5
251.7 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | I 390 / Genesee Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390 / Genesee Expressway toward I 390: Rochester

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 390: Rochester
5
274.5 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward NY 36: Dansville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 4 Toward NY 36: Dansville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.92 one way

$113.84 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.55 $123.10
premium $4.92 $67.02 $134.05
diesel $5.61 $76.35 $152.70

Estimated Tolls: $0.68

New York State Thruway (12.6 mi) $0.63
Orange Turnpike (0.7 mi) $0.05

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

$57

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.7 1 $36.31 $16.60
Efficient EV 86.5 0 $30.26 $13.83
EV Truck/SUV 138.3 1 $48.41 $22.13

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 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 18, 2026

Origin

Ramapo, NY

Night in Ramapo on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collins, NY

Night in Collins on Saturday

Local time

10:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

173 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

12 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 21m 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
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
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
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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 82% of the drive utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on NY 17, I 86, and the Genesee Expressway, which allows for consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 134.6 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While primarily interstate, the route does transition, offering a mix of faster travel and potentially some slightly less direct segments as you progress.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.6 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and I 86. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 345.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Ramapo, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1791

Arriving in Collins, NY

Full guide →

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 21m. Total distance: 345.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 134.6 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.68 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 Collins, 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 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Collins, 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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