Ramapo, NY to Hilton, NY is 307.3 miles and takes about 6h 39m via NY 17 and the New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a relatively straightforward drive. Plan for a single day of travel, keeping your fuel costs modest. This route is ideal if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground between these two points in New York.
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
153.7 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
134.6 mi
2h 46m
New York State Thruway
42.9 mi
49m
I 81
39.3 mi
46m
Eastern Expressway
10.8 mi
13m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Chase Street
9.8 mi
11m
East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 134.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~952 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,382
Quietest
2 AM
~95 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 17 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Hilton, 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 16Toward US 6, NY 17: HarrimanUse 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: BinghamtonUse 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 right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi·2 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
37 mi·43 min·I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·21 sec
Exit 52Toward NY 13: Cortland
14
Turn right onto NY 13
39 ft·5 sec·Clinton Avenue
15
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Locust Avenue
16
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Albany Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
0.4 mi·1 min·South Main Street
18
Turn left onto NY 41
10 mi·15 min·Clinton Street
19
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·49 sec·East Lake Road
20
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi·7 min·State Route 41
21
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi·13 min·East Lake Road
22
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi·48 sec·East Lake Street
23
Turn left onto US 20
7.3 mi·13 min·East Genesee Street
24
Turn right onto US 20
0.2 mi·12 sec·North Fulton Street
25
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
0.4 mi·1 min·Arterial West
26
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
9.8 mi·11 min·Chase Street
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi·2 min·Auburn Road
28
Turn right onto NY 318
4.1 mi·7 min·NY 318
29
Continue on NY 318
319 ft·10 sec·NY 318
Use the right lane.
30
Turn right onto NY 414
0.3 mi·28 sec·State Route 414
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on NY 414
217 ft·11 sec·Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
32
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·23 sec
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 90 West: BuffaloUse the straight / right lanes.
34
Merge onto I 90
30 mi·34 min·New York State Thruway
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Exit 45Toward I 490: RochesterUse the slight right lane.
36
Continue on I 490
11 mi·13 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
Exit 21Toward I 590 South, NY 590 NorthUse the slight right lane.
38
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: IrondequoitUse the slight right lane.
39
Merge onto NY 590
3.5 mi·4 min·Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 10AToward NY 104 West: GreeceUse the slight right lane.
41
Merge onto NY 104
3.5 mi·4 min·Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Continue on NY 104
0.2 mi·12 sec·Veterans Memorial Bridge
43
Continue on NY 104
2.7 mi·3 min·West Ridge Road
44
Continue on NY 104
4.2 mi·6 min·West Ridge Road
45
Turn right onto NY 261
2.9 mi·5 min·Manitou Road
46
Turn left onto NY 18
2.0 mi·2 min·Parma Center Road
47
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
1.5 mi·2 min·Hilton-Parma Corners Road
48
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
0.5 mi·53 sec·South Avenue
49
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18; NY 259
471 ft·13 sec·Main Street
50
Arrive at destination
NY 18
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6.5-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Ramapo, NY, to avoid any potential rush hour traffic. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost around $50, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The longest continuous stretch on NY 17 is over 130 miles, so be sure to fuel up before starting that segment or shortly after. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed, but keeping an eye on the time will ensure you reach Hilton, NY, with daylight to spare.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 153.7 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 3h 13m 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 68 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 153.7 miles or 3h 13m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ramapo, NY
This is one driving day of about 307.3 miles and 6h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Ramapo, 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 134.6 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 32
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 285.5 — 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
7
243 mi into trip|~5h 16m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
285.3 mi into trip|~6h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
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 21
Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
8
285.5 mi into trip|~6h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.79 one way
$107.58 round trip
$4.45/gal25.4 MPG avg108 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.82
$58.29
$116.58
premium
$5.23
$63.27
$126.55
diesel
$6.28
$75.93
$151.86
Estimated Tolls: $2.20
New York State Thruway
(42.9 mi)$2.15
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
$54
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: 107.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
92.2
1
$32.27
$14.75
Efficient EV
76.8
0
$26.89
$12.29
EV Truck/SUV
122.9
1
$43.02
$19.67
Gas CO2
108 kg
EV CO2
36 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Ramapo, NY
Morning
in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Clear
N 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:22AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:34PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Hilton, NY
Morning
in Hilton on Saturday
Local time
9:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Frost then Sunny
SW 7 to 13 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:22AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 12:34PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
31 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
6h 39m 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
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...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 222.5
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
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 243.7
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...
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 64% of the route utilizing major roadways like NY 17 and the New York State Thruway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 134.6 miles on NY 17 before transitioning to other highways. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits along the highway portions. The latter part of the drive will involve more surface roads as you approach your destination.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
50 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?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 307.3 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 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 243 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,538 ft278 ft
Total Climb
1,953 ft
Total Descent
1,995 ft
Highest Point
1,538 ft
~131.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,260 ft
Notable High Points
1,538 ft at ~131.7 miles+537 ft prominence
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 Ramapo, NY to Hilton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Albany along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 39m. Total distance: 307.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 39m 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 $2.20 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 19 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 Hilton, 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. There are 19 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 243 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hilton, NY before the return drive.
