Ramapo, NY to Medina, NY is 333.1 miles and takes about 7h 7m via NY 17 and New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $55 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region toward the west. Expect mostly highway driving for this trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day journey. With 2 planned stops, you should have ample opportunities to stretch your legs and refuel before reaching 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
166.5 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 28m 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
15.3 mi
19m
State Route 31
11.2 mi
12m
Clinton Street
10.5 mi
15m
East Lake Road
9.9 mi
14m
Chase Street
9.8 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 134.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Traffic on I-490
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~4,060 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,695
Quietest
2 AM
~127 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
32×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 42 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 Medina, NY.
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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
15 mi·19 min·Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 490
4.8 mi·6 min·Western Expressway
Use the straight lane.
38
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 8Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, BrockportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi·8 min·NY 531
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Continue on NY 31
4.8 mi·5 min·Brockport-Spencerport Road
41
Continue on NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.2 mi·1 min·Fourth Section Road
42
Turn right onto NY 19 Truck; NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Redman Road
43
Turn left onto NY 31
1.0 mi·1 min·West Avenue
44
Continue on NY 31
1.6 mi·2 min·Brockport-Holley Road
45
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
46
Continue on NY 31
382 ft·5 sec·Mechanic Street
47
Continue on NY 31
408 ft·6 sec·Public Square
48
Continue on NY 31
0.1 mi·6 sec·Wright Street
49
Continue on NY 31
0.5 mi·36 sec·West Albion Street
50
Continue on NY 31
2.3 mi·2 min·Holley Road
51
Turn straight onto NY 31
0.3 mi·18 sec·State Route 31
52
Continue on NY 31
1.1 mi·1 min·Fancher Road
53
Turn straight onto NY 31
3.8 mi·4 min·State Route 31
54
Continue on NY 31
2.2 mi·2 min·East Avenue
55
Continue on NY 31
7.1 mi·8 min·State Route 31
56
Turn straight onto NY 31
1.5 mi·1 min·Million Dollar Highway
57
Continue on NY 31
0.8 mi·1 min·East Center Street
58
Turn left onto NY 31; NY 63
126 ft·1 sec·Main Street
59
Arrive at destination
NY 31; NY 63
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 7-hour drive, aim to depart early in the morning to avoid potential traffic and maximize daylight. With 2 recommended stops, consider taking one around the halfway point to break up the longest stretch of 134.6 miles. Budget around $55 for fuel, keeping in mind prices can fluctuate. Pay attention to exit numbers as you approach Medina, NY, as the route shifts from highway to surface roads.
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 166.5 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 3h 28m 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 73 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 166.5 miles or 3h 28m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medina, 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 333.1 miles and 7h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 73 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 28
5 decision points cluster between mile 15.1 and 294.6 — 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.
7
243.2 mi into trip|~5h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 West: Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
8
294.6 mi into trip|~6h 20m in
Take the exit toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward NY 531 West: Spencerport, Brockport
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$58.84 one way
$117.69 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$63.67
$127.34
premium
$5.28
$69.19
$138.38
diesel
$6.18
$81.03
$162.06
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
$59
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$86–$111
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 116.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
99.9
1
$34.98
$15.99
Efficient EV
83.3
0
$29.15
$13.32
EV Truck/SUV
133.2
1
$46.63
$21.32
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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 19, 2026
Origin
Ramapo, NY
Late night
in Ramapo on Tuesday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear
N 1 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Medina, NY
Late night
in Medina on Tuesday
Local time
1:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
SW 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
61°F
Hamilton, NY
167 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
4 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 7m 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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 229.7
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 241.2
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?
You'll spend about 67% of this 333.1-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch without a major turn or exit is 134.6 miles, occurring on NY 17. After this significant highway portion, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Be prepared for a steady stream of exits as you navigate the New York State Thruway.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
59 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?
9/10
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 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 28 significant decision points across 333.1 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 243 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,473 ft321 ft
Total Climb
1,884 ft
Total Descent
1,670 ft
Highest Point
1,473 ft
~142.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,153 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ramapo, NY and Medina, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Brockport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 7m. Total distance: 333.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 7m 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 18 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 Medina, 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. There are 18 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.3 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Medina, NY before the return drive.
