Origin
Ramapo, NY
Evening in Ramapo on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Canandaigua, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 49m
Distance
262.1 mi
422 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 36m
★
6 AM
5h 49m
8 AM
6h 16m
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.
Ramapo, NY
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Canandaigua, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 262.1 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 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 $43.14 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
131.1 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 49m. Total distance: 262.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 49m drive with frequent turns across 262.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Torne Brook 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total 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 Ramapo, NY to Canandaigua, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Torne Brook Road | — | — |
| Torne Valley Road | — | — |
| Orange Turnpike | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| US 6 | — | — |
| NY 17 West | — | — |
| I 81 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Torne Brook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Canandaigua, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
154 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Torne Brook Road
3
Turn right onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
4
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
5
Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 87 North: New York State Thruway
6
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
13 mi
·
14 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 6, NY 17: Harriman
8
Continue straight
151 ft
·
4 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 17 West: Binghamton
10
Continue straight
135 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
14
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
15
At the end of the road, turn left
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
16
Continue straight
31 mi
·
39 min
17
Keep slight right to continue on Seneca Way
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Seneca Way
18
Continue on East Seneca Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Seneca Street
19
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Taughannock Boulevard
20
Turn left onto West Buffalo Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Buffalo Street
21
Continue on Cliff Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cliff Street
22
Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Trumansburg Road
23
Continue on East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on Trumansburg Road
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Trumansburg Road
25
Continue on State Highway 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 96
26
Turn right onto Powell Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
27
Continue on County Road 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 141
28
Turn left onto State Highway 89
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 89
29
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Road
30
Turn right onto State Highway 96
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 96
31
Continue on North Town Line Road
486 ft
·
16 sec
·
North Town Line Road
32
Continue on North Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Street
33
Continue on State Highway 96A
17 mi
·
23 min
·
State Highway 96A
34
Turn left onto Waterloo-Geneva Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Waterloo-Geneva Road
35
Continue on Lake Front Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lake Front Drive
36
Continue on Hamilton Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Street
37
Continue on Canandaigua Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Canandaigua Road
38
Continue on Routes 5 and 20
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Routes 5 and 20
39
Continue on Eastern Boulevard
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Eastern Boulevard
40
Keep slight left to continue on Western Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Western Boulevard
41
Turn right onto Middle Cheshire Road
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Middle Cheshire Road
42
Turn right onto Parrish Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Parrish Street
43
Turn right
351 ft
·
27 sec
44
At the end of the road, turn right
167 ft
·
12 sec
45
Turn right
39 ft
·
3 sec
46
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 131.1 miles from Ramapo, 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 58 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.1 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Canandaigua, 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.
+
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 Ramapo, NY
This is one driving day of about 262.1 miles and 5h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Ramapo, 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 131.1 mi from Ramapo, NY · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.1 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Canandaigua, NY
The final approach into Canandaigua, 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 Canandaigua, 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
$43.14 one way
$86.29 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $50.80 | $101.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.87 | $115.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.52 | $12.58 |
| Efficient EV | 65.5 | 0 | $22.93 | $10.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.8 | 1 | $36.69 | $16.77 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
Canandaigua, NY
Evening in Canandaigua on Thursday
Local time
7:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
20 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 Ramapo, NY to Canandaigua, NY covers 262.1 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 Torne Brook Road, Torne Valley Road, Orange Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 131.1 miles from Ramapo, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.14 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 Ramapo, NY to Canandaigua, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ramapo, NY to Canandaigua, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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