Origin
Ramapo, NY
Morning in Ramapo on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ramapo, NY to Thompson, NY
Data updated 2 hours ago
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
253.5 mi
408 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$42
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
★
6 AM
5h 38m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 30m
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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Thompson, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ramapo, NY to Thompson, NY covers 253.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 17, US 11, State Highway 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.6 miles on NY 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.73 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
126.8 miles from Ramapo, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 37m highway drive covering 253.5 miles, with most of the trip on NY 17 and US 11. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.6 miles on NY 17.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 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 US 11. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 253.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 28 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~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
|
~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
6
151.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m in
|
I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
5
153.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
|
I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 North: Syracuse
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
6
167.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 8
Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ramapo, NY and Thompson, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Lisle.
Albany
151.7 mi in
|
~3h 10m
|
via I 81
Lisle
167.4 mi in
|
~3h 29m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 134.6 mi | 2h 46m |
| US 11 | 30.6 mi | 40m |
| State Highway 96 | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| I 81 | 15.8 mi | 19m |
| New York State Thruway | 12.6 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 89 | 10.1 mi | 13m |
| Trumansburg Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| NY 14 | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 134.6 mi, about 2h 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo, NY and Thompson, NY.
1
Start on Lake Street
153 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Street
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
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
·
NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
14
Turn right onto NY 26
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 26
15
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 11; NY 26
16
Continue on US 11; NY 79
31 mi
·
39 min
·
US 11; NY 79
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Seneca Way
18
Continue on NY 79
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Seneca Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Taughannock Boulevard
20
Turn left onto NY 96
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Buffalo Street
21
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cliff Street
22
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Trumansburg Road
23
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
24
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Trumansburg Road
25
Continue on NY 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 96
26
Turn right onto CR 141A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
27
Continue on CR 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 141
28
Turn left onto NY 89
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 89
29
Turn left onto CR 128
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ernsberger Road
30
At end of road, turn right onto NY 414
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ovid Street
31
Turn left onto NY 336
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
32
Turn right onto NY 96
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 96
33
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fayette Street
34
Turn right onto NY 96
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
West River Street
35
Turn left onto NY 96
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Street
36
Continue on NY 96
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Virginia Street
37
Turn left onto NY 96
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Road
38
Continue on NY 96
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 96
39
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90: Lyons, Thruway
40
Merge onto NY 14
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 14
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Turn right onto Avery Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Avery Road
42
Turn left onto Townline Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
43
Arrive at destination
Townline Road
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 126.8 miles from Ramapo, NY, or about 2h 39m 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 126.8 miles or 2h 39m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thompson, 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.
+
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 253.5 miles and 5h 37m.
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.
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 126.8 mi from Ramapo, NY · 2h 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
127 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 126.8 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 Thompson, NY
The final approach into Thompson, 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 Thompson, 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
$41.73 one way
$83.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
89 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $45.12 | $90.24 |
| premium | $4.92 | $49.13 | $98.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.97 | $111.94 |
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
$42
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.1 | 0 | $26.62 | $12.17 |
| Efficient EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.18 | $10.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 101.4 | 1 | $35.49 | $16.22 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 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
Thompson, NY
Morning in Thompson on Wednesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
2 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
5h 37m 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 Thompson, NY covers 253.5 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, US 11, State Highway 96. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 126.8 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 $41.73 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 demanding drive. With 28 significant decision points across 253.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ramapo, NY and Thompson, NY, road signs point toward Albany and Lisle.
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