Origin
Ramapo, NY
Afternoon in Ramapo on Monday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Penfield, NY
Drive Time
6h 10m
Distance
285 mi
459 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
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6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 36m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ramapo, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Penfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Penfield, NY covers 285 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 $46.40 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
142.5 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 10m drive with frequent turns across 285 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ramapo, NY to Penfield, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Torne Brook Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Penfield, 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
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
14
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
15
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
16
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
18
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
19
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
20
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
21
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
22
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
23
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
24
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
25
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
26
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
27
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
28
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
29
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
30
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
31
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
32
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
34
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New York State Thruway
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 490: Rochester
36
Continue on Eastern Expressway
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Eastern Expressway
37
Take the exit slight right toward NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 31F: Fairport, East Rochester
38
Keep slight right to continue on NY 31F East: Fairport
200 ft
·
5 sec
·
NY 31F East: Fairport
39
Turn straight onto Fairport Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Fairport Road
40
Turn left onto South Washington Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Washington Street
41
Turn right onto East Linden Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Linden Avenue
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto Whitney Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Whitney Road
43
Continue on Five Mile Line Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Five Mile Line Road
44
Turn right onto Penfield Road
121 ft
·
3 sec
·
Penfield Road
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 142.5 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 3h 5m 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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.5 miles or 3h 5m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Penfield, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ramapo, NY
This is one driving day of about 285 miles and 6h 10m.
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 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 142.5 mi from Ramapo, NY · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
143 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 142.5 miles from Ramapo, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Penfield, NY
The final approach into Penfield, 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 Penfield, 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
$46.40 one way
$92.79 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
| premium | $4.88 | $54.79 | $109.58 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $63.32 | $126.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
| Efficient EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.94 | $11.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114 | 1 | $39.90 | $18.24 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Penfield, NY
Afternoon in Penfield on Monday
Local time
4:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
8 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
6h 10m 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 Penfield, NY covers 285 miles and takes about 6h 10m 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 142.5 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 $46.40 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 10m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ramapo, NY to Penfield, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ramapo, NY to Penfield, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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