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Trip from Ramapo, NY to Manlius, NY

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

Drive Time

4h 38m

Distance

215.1 mi

346 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 25m ★
6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 48m
12 PM
4h 45m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 4m
8 PM
4h 30m

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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town in Onondaga County, New York, United States

Manlius, NY

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Trip Overview

This 215.1-mile drive from Ramapo, NY, to Manlius, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in a single day, with an estimated driving time of 4 hours and 38 minutes. You'll primarily be on NY 17 and the New York State Thruway, with a significant portion also utilizing State Highway 8. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, this route is an economical choice for a quick trip within New York State. The drive is designed for efficiency, making it a practical option if you're looking to cover ground without many detours. Given its manageable length and highway-centric profile, it's an ideal candidate for a day 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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

107.6 miles from Ramapo, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 105.2 mi 2h 11m
State Highway 8 36.8 mi 42m
New York State Thruway 12.6 mi 14m
County Road 16 11.8 mi 16m
State Route 80 8.8 mi 12m
West Street 8.3 mi 9m
Rippleton Road 5.8 mi 8m
Cazenovia Road 4 mi 6m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 105.2 mi, about 2h 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Manlius, 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

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

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 84 Toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
12

Turn right onto NY 8; NY 10

0.2 mi · 14 sec · State Highway 10
13

Continue on NY 8; NY 10

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street
14

Turn straight onto NY 8; NY 10

19 mi · 21 min · State Highway 8
15

Continue on NY 8

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Airport Road
16

Continue on NY 8

18 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8
17

Turn left onto NY 23

8.3 mi · 9 min · West Street
18

Turn right onto NY 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Broad Street
19

Continue on NY 12

1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 12
20

Turn left onto CR 44

2.8 mi · 3 min · County Road 44
21

At end of road, turn right onto NY 23

1.2 mi · 1 min · NY 23
22

Turn right onto CR 16

12 mi · 16 min · County Road 16
23

At end of road, turn right onto NY 26

2.2 mi · 3 min · State Highway 26
24

Continue on NY 26; NY 80

2.7 mi · 3 min · State Route 80
25

Continue on NY 80

6.1 mi · 8 min · State Route 80
26

Continue on NY 13; NY 80

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 13
27

Continue on NY 13; NY 80

1.1 mi · 1 min · McKinley Street
28

Continue on NY 13; NY 80

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
29

Turn right onto NY 13

0.2 mi · 20 sec · State Route 13
30

Continue on NY 13

5.8 mi · 8 min · Rippleton Road
31

Turn sharp left onto US 20

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Ledyard Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Take the exit onto NY 92

0.1 mi · 8 sec · Syracuse Road
33

Merge onto NY 92

3.3 mi · 4 min · Syracuse Road
Use the right lane.
34

Continue on NY 92

4.0 mi · 6 min · Cazenovia Road
35

Continue on NY 92

0.4 mi · 1 min · Washington Street
36

Arrive at destination

NY 92; NY 173

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 4-hour, 38-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Ramapo to avoid potential traffic, especially if you're traveling on a weekday. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of over 100 miles, plan your breaks strategically to stay refreshed. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so ensure your tank is full before you depart or at your planned stop. Given the route's 215.1-mile length and highway focus, you have the flexibility to take your time or push through, but a well-timed stop around the halfway point of your longest stretch on NY 17 could be beneficial.

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 107.6 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 105.2 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 1m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.6 miles or 2h 17m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Manlius, 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.

+

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 215.1 miles and 4h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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 105.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Rockland, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Rockland, NY

108 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Deposit, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.6 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 105.2 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.

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 15.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 15.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 15.4

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargeSmart EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.7

Goshen, New York

+18887174544

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 61.5

Monticello, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

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

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.7

Goshen, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 15.4

Harriman, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 207.4 — 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
6
122.2 mi into trip | ~2h 35m in

Take the exit toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 84 Toward NY 8, NY 10: Deposit, Walton
7
206.7 mi into trip | ~4h 25m in | US 20 / Ledyard Avenue

Turn sharp left onto US 20 / Ledyard Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
207.4 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | NY 92 / Syracuse Road

Merge onto NY 92 / Syracuse Road

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.41 one way

$70.81 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $38.29 $76.57
premium $4.92 $41.69 $83.38
diesel $5.61 $47.49 $94.98

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

$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: 75.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.5 0 $22.59 $10.32
Efficient EV 53.8 0 $18.82 $8.60
EV Truck/SUV 86 1 $30.11 $13.77

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 Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Ramapo, NY

Late night in Ramapo on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Manlius, NY

Late night in Manlius on Sunday

Local time

12:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

36°F

Rockland, 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

7 degrees cooler 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

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
Fort Stanwix National Monument

Fort Stanwix National Monument

National Monument

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 207.7
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 drive that is predominantly highway-oriented, with 74% of the journey taking place on faster-paced roads. You'll experience a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 105.2 miles on NY 17, offering a consistent cruising experience. While the route is largely focused on efficient travel, transitions between NY 17, State Highway 8, and the New York State Thruway will provide some variety in the driving experience. This highway-focused profile suggests a relatively smooth and predictable drive, prioritizing getting you to your destination efficiently.

74% 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: 105.2 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 15.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 215.1 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 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

On the drive from Ramapo, NY to Manlius, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Walton along the way.

Walton

122.2 mi in | ~2h 35m

About the Cities

Starting in Ramapo, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1791

Arriving in Manlius, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1794

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 4h 38m. Total distance: 215.1 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 105.2 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 Manlius, 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 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 122.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Manlius, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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