How far is Elma, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Elma, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 343.3 miles (552.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
343.3 mi
05h 39m
Flight
258.18 mi
415.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
258.18 mi
Kilometers
415.5 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
343.3 mi
Kilometers
552.48 km
Drive Time
05h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Sun, Apr 12, 2:22 PM EDT
Return by in Elma
Sun, Apr 12, 8:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elma
2026-04-12T08:42
Arrive Ramapo
Sun, Apr 12, 2:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:39 AM to 1:39 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elma
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Apalachin
NY

Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York

From Elma
168.6 mi
02h 49m
To Ramapo
174.7 mi
02h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elma and Ramapo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elma and Ramapo.

  1. 1

    Start on Bowen Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bowen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Jamison Road

    1518 ft · 35 sec · Jamison Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora

    1311 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    561 ft · 12 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · West Buffalo Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Perry Center Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Perry Center Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Sonyea Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    32.6 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern

    1114 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Old Route 17

    1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elma and Ramapo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 38%
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 30%
Genesee Expressway
32.6 mi · 9%
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York

Keep slight left to continue on New York

130 mi · 02h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+85.1 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apalachin
02h 49m from Elma
Leave By
5:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Elma and Mostly Sunny near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elma to Ramapo?

The road trip is about 343.3 miles (552.5 km) and usually takes 05h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.6 miles from Elma and 174.7 miles from Ramapo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.55 one way or $97.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Elma and Mostly Sunny near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Apalachin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Apalachin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Apalachin.

BUS

Scranton, PA

84 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

94 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

112 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

113 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elma and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 258.18 mi (415.5 km).

Elma

#1 Elma

City in New York, United States of America

Population11,752
Coordinates42.8508900, -78.6403000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowen Road (-78.640306, 42.850906)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 552 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.11 gal
45.86 L · about $48.55
Round trip
$97.10
24.22 gal · 91.72 L
Estimated CO2
107.6 kg one way
Round trip: 215.2 kg / 474 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.55 $97.10
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.26 $108.53
Premium $4.86 $58.87 $117.73
Diesel $4.69 $56.84 $113.69

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Elma and Ramapo. The current time is 08:42:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.