Origin
Ramapo, NY
Late night in Ramapo on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Collins, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 21m
Distance
345.8 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 11m
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6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 26m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m
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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Collins, NY
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Trip Overview
This 345.8-mile drive from Ramapo, NY, to Collins, NY, is achievable in about 7 hours and 21 minutes, making it a solid day trip. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 82% of it on major interstates like NY 17 and I 86, also known as the Genesee Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $57, this journey through New York's Northeast region offers a direct path. You'll have a couple of planned stops along the way, balancing the travel time. Consider this an efficient way to cover significant ground within the state.
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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
172.9 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 82% of the drive utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on NY 17, I 86, and the Genesee Expressway, which allows for consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 134.6 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for extended periods of highway driving. While primarily interstate, the route does transition, offering a mix of faster travel and potentially some slightly less direct segments as you progress.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 134.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and I 86. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 345.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.1 mi into trip
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~20m in
Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
7
16.6 mi into trip
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~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
5
151.7 mi into trip
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~3h 10m in
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I 86; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17 toward I 86: Corning
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 86: Corning
5
251.7 mi into trip
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~5h 7m in
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I 390 / Genesee Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390 / Genesee Expressway toward I 390: Rochester
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 390: Rochester
5
274.5 mi into trip
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~5h 33m in
Take the exit toward NY 36: Dansville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 4
Toward NY 36: Dansville
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 134.6 mi | 2h 46m |
| I 86 | 100 mi | 1h 56m |
| Genesee Expressway | 22.8 mi | 26m |
| State Highway 39 | 22.4 mi | 31m |
| New York State Thruway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| Nunda-Dansville Road | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Springville Sardinia Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 134.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Collins, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
153 ft
·
8 sec
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Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Torne Brook Road
3
Turn right onto CR 95
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Torne Valley Road
4
Turn right onto NY 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Orange Turnpike
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
6
Merge onto I 87
13 mi
·
14 min
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New York State Thruway
7
Take the exit
1.5 mi
·
3 min
Exit 16
Toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on this road
152 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward NY 17 West: Binghamton
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 17
135 mi
·
2 hr 46 min
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NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 4
Toward NY 36: Dansville
14
Turn left onto NY 36
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Clara Barton Street
15
Turn left onto Lincoln Street
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Lincoln Street
16
Turn left onto NY 36
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ossian Street
17
Continue on NY 436
12 mi
·
16 min
·
Nunda-Dansville Road
18
Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mill Street
19
Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Portage Street
20
Continue on NY 436
360 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn right onto NY 436
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Hamilton Street
22
Continue on NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
NY 19A; NY 436
23
Turn left onto NY 436
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Denton Corners Road
24
Turn left onto NY 39
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 39
25
Continue on NY 39
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 39
26
Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
East Main Street
27
Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 39
28
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Olean Road
29
Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 16
30
Turn left onto NY 39
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Schutt Road
31
Turn slight left onto NY 39
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
State Highway 39
32
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Springville Sardinia Highway
33
Continue on NY 39
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
34
Continue on NY 39
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 39
35
Continue on NY 39
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
36
Arrive at destination
NY 39
Trip Plan
Given the 7-hour duration, starting your drive from Ramapo early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize evening traffic. You'll have two opportunities for stops, so plan them strategically to break up the 345.8 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 134.6 miles on NY 17, as services can be spaced out on expressways. This route is well-suited for a single day, but the flexibility of having only two required stops means you can adjust your timing as needed.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.9 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.6 miles.
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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.9 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Collins, 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.
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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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ramapo, NY
This is one driving day of about 345.8 miles and 7h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ramapo, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 134.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172.9 mi from Ramapo, NY · 3h 35m 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.
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 172.9 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.6 miles.
Arriving in Collins, NY
The final approach into Collins, 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 Collins, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.92 one way
$113.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $61.55 | $123.10 |
| premium | $4.92 | $67.02 | $134.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $76.35 | $152.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.68
New York State Thruway
(12.6 mi)
$0.63
Orange Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.7 | 1 | $36.31 | $16.60 |
| Efficient EV | 86.5 | 0 | $30.26 | $13.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.3 | 1 | $48.41 | $22.13 |
Gas CO2
121 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
Collins, NY
Late night in Collins on Wednesday
Local time
3:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 21m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Collins, NY covers 345.8 miles and takes about 7h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, I 86, Genesee Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.9 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 $56.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 345.8 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 151.7 miles (I 86; NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Ramapo, NY to Collins, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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