Origin
Kent, NY
Morning in Kent on Friday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 36m
Distance
346.6 mi
558 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, NY
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Ramapo, NY
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The drive from Kent, NY to Ramapo, NY covers 346.6 miles and takes about 5h 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Kent Road, Roosevelt Highway, Peter Smith Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.05 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
173.3 miles from Kent, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 36m. Total distance: 346.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 5h 36m drive with frequent turns across 346.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 36m 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 Kent, NY to Ramapo, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Road | — | — |
| Roosevelt Highway | — | — |
| Peter Smith Road | — | — |
| Ridge Road | — | — |
| Sweden-Walker Road | — | — |
| Brockport-Spencerport Road | — | — |
| I 490 East | — | — |
| Western Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, NY and Ramapo, NY.
Start on Ford Street
Turn right onto Kent Road
Turn right onto Roosevelt Highway
Turn right onto Peter Smith Road
Turn left onto Ridge Road
Turn right onto Sweden-Walker Road
Turn left onto Brockport-Spencerport Road
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 490 East: Rochester
Merge slight right onto Western Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Keep slight right
Continue on State Route 414
Turn left
At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
Continue on Clark Street Road
Turn right onto State Street
Turn left onto Dill Street
Continue on Loop Road
Turn left onto Genesee Street
Continue on West Genesee Street Road
Turn right onto East Lake Street
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Route 41
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Highway 41
Turn right onto North West Street
Take the ramp left
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on New York
Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
Turn right onto Old Route 17
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
Turn left onto Torne Valley Road
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
Turn right onto Lake Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 76 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173.3 miles or 2h 48m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ramapo, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Kent, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Kent, NY
This is one driving day of about 346.6 miles and 5h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 173.3 mi from Kent, NY · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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.
A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 173.3 miles from Kent, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$57.05 one way
$114.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $67.18 | $134.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.52 | $153.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104 | 1 | $36.39 | $16.64 |
| Efficient EV | 86.7 | 0 | $30.33 | $13.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.6 | 1 | $48.52 | $22.18 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Kent on Friday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Ramapo on Friday
Local time
7:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
53°F
Union, NY
173 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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