Trip from Amherst, NY to Ramapo, NY

Drive Time

5h 42m

Distance

367.8 mi

592 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$60

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 29m ★
6 AM
5h 42m
8 AM
6h 9m
10 AM
5h 51m
12 PM
5h 49m
3 PM
5h 53m
5 PM
6h 7m
8 PM
5h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Amherst, NY, NY

Amherst, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Ramapo, NY, NY

Ramapo, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

The drive from Amherst, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 367.8 miles and takes about 5h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $59.88 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

183.9 miles from Amherst, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 51m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 42m drive with frequent turns across 367.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 290 E is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 290 E Unavailable Refreshing
Youngmann Expressway Unavailable Refreshing
I 90 East Unavailable Refreshing
New York State Thruway Unavailable Refreshing
NY 414 Unavailable Refreshing
State Route 414 Unavailable Refreshing
Auburn Road Unavailable Refreshing
Clark Street Road Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 290 E — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on Millersport Highway

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Millersport Highway
2

Take the ramp slight right toward I 290 E

0.3 mi · 43 sec · I 290 E
3

Merge slight left onto Youngmann Expressway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Youngmann Expressway
4

Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany

0.6 mi · 57 sec · I 90 East: Albany
5

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

99 mi · 1 hr 54 min · New York State Thruway
6

Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

0.5 mi · 59 sec · NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
7

Keep slight right

328 ft · 8 sec
8

Continue on State Route 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
9

Turn left

4.1 mi · 7 min
10

At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
11

Continue on Clark Street Road

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
12

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
13

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dill Street
14

Continue on Loop Road

459 ft · 17 sec · Loop Road
15

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
16

Continue on West Genesee Street Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
17

Turn right onto East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
18

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
19

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
20

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
21

Continue on State Highway 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
22

Turn right onto North West Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
23

Take the ramp left

0.7 mi · 1 min
24

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton
25

Merge slight left

45 mi · 54 min
26

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 2 hr 40 min · New York
27

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
28

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87 Toll South: New York City
29

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

13 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
30

Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern

0.2 mi · 34 sec · NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
31

Turn right onto Old Route 17

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Old Route 17
32

Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike
33

Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Torne Valley Road
34

Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Torne Brook Road
35

Turn right onto Lake Street

154 ft · 7 sec · Lake Street
36

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 183.9 miles from Amherst, NY, or about 2h 51m into the drive.

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 81 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 183.9 miles or 2h 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 46m

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 Amherst, 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 Amherst, NY

This is one driving day of about 367.8 miles and 5h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Amherst, 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 183.9 mi from Amherst, NY · 2h 51m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

184 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.

Popular next leg

Syracuse, NY to Ramapo, NY

223.9 mi · 3h 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 183.9 miles from Amherst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Ramapo, NY

The final approach into Ramapo, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ramapo, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$59.88 one way

$119.75 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $64.89 $129.77
premium $4.88 $70.71 $141.41
diesel $5.64 $81.71 $163.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$60

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$85–$110

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.3 1 $38.62 $17.65
Efficient EV 92 1 $32.18 $14.71
EV Truck/SUV 147.1 1 $51.49 $23.54

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Amherst, NY

Morning in Amherst on Monday

Local time

8:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Ramapo, NY

Morning in Ramapo on Monday

Local time

8:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 42m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Amherst, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 367.8 miles and takes about 5h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 290 E, Youngmann Expressway, I 90 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 183.9 miles from Amherst, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $59.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 42m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Amherst, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Amherst, NY to Ramapo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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