Origin
Ellicott, NY
Morning in Ellicott on Monday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ellicott, NY to Ramapo, NY
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
344.3 mi
554 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$56
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
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6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 56m
3 PM
6h 0m
5 PM
6h 14m
8 PM
5h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ellicott, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Ramapo, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Ellicott, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 344.3 miles and takes about 5h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Davis Road, Jewett Holmwood Road, Quaker Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.05 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
172.1 miles from Ellicott, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 344.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Davis Road 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 49m 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 Ellicott, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jewett Holmwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Quaker Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hamburg Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Tree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Varysburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Buffalo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Davis Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ellicott, NY and Ramapo, NY.
1
Start on Ellicott Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Ellicott Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Davis Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Davis Road
3
Turn right onto Jewett Holmwood Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Jewett Holmwood Road
4
Turn right onto Quaker Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Quaker Road
5
Continue on Hamburg Street
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hamburg Street
6
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamburg Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamburg Street
7
Exit the roundabout onto Hamburg Street
98 ft
·
2 sec
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Hamburg Street
8
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
10
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
11
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
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West Buffalo Road
12
Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Buffalo Street
13
Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Perry Center Road
14
Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
15
Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
16
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
18
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
19
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
20
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
21
Keep slight left to continue on New York
130 mi
·
2 hr 40 min
·
New York
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
23
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 87 Toll South: New York City
24
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13 mi
·
15 min
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New York State Thruway
25
Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
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NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
26
Turn right onto Old Route 17
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Old Route 17
27
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Orange Turnpike
28
Turn left onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
29
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
30
Turn right onto Lake Street
154 ft
·
7 sec
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Lake Street
31
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 172.1 miles from Ellicott, NY, or about 2h 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.1 miles or 2h 54m 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 48m
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 Ellicott, 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 Ellicott, NY
This is one driving day of about 344.3 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ellicott, 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 172.1 mi from Ellicott, NY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 172.1 miles from Ellicott, 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
$56.05 one way
$112.10 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $60.74 | $121.48 |
| premium | $4.88 | $66.19 | $132.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.49 | $152.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$81–$106
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.3 | 1 | $36.15 | $16.53 |
| Efficient EV | 86.1 | 0 | $30.13 | $13.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.7 | 1 | $48.20 | $22.04 |
Gas CO2
120 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.
Destination
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Monday
Local time
6:13 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
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
5h 49m 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 Ellicott, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 344.3 miles and takes about 5h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Davis Road, Jewett Holmwood Road, Quaker Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.1 miles from Ellicott, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.05 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 49m 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 Ellicott, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ellicott, NY to Ramapo, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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