Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
226.7 mi
365 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Auburn, NY covers 226.7 miles and takes about 4h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.78 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
113.4 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 54m drive with frequent turns across 226.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Very easy — mostly straight driving
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 54m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ramapo, NY to Auburn, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Torne Brook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Torne Valley Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orange Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 6 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 17 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Auburn, NY.
Start on Lake Street
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
Turn right onto Torne Valley Road
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
Turn left onto Clinton Street
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on State Route 41
Continue on East Lake Road
Continue on East Lake Street
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
Turn left onto South 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.4 miles or 2h 27m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Auburn, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
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 226.7 miles and 4h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 113.4 mi from Ramapo, NY · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
113 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 113.4 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Auburn, 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 Auburn, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$35.78 one way
$71.56 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $39.99 | $79.99 |
| premium | $4.86 | $43.39 | $86.77 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $41.89 | $83.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68 | 0 | $23.80 | $10.88 |
| Efficient EV | 56.7 | 0 | $19.84 | $9.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 90.7 | 1 | $31.74 | $14.51 |
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Ramapo on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Auburn on Saturday
Local time
1:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Schenectady, NY
113 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.
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