How far is Lancaster, NY from Ramapo, NY?

The driving distance from Lancaster, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
342.08 mi
05h 40m
Flight
261.05 mi
420.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.05 mi
Kilometers
420.12 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
342.08 mi
Kilometers
550.52 km
Drive Time
05h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramapo
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Return by in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 16, 4:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lancaster
2026-04-15T16:56
Arrive Ramapo
Wed, Apr 15, 10:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:41 AM to 1:41 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
5:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lancaster
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
Owego
NY

Village in Tioga County, New York

From Lancaster
170.9 mi
02h 50m
To Ramapo
171.2 mi
02h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway Street

    10.7 mi · 19 min · Broadway Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Broadway Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Broadway Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Telephone Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Telephone Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellicott Street Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Ellicott Street Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 63

    1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63

  8. 8

    Continue on Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Genesee Street

    33 m · 2 sec · Genesee Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    1615 ft · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    2173 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway

    38.2 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway

    104.5 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New York

    130.4 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  17. 17

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

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

    1114 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Old Route 17

    1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lake Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lancaster 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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York
130 mi · 38%
Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi · 31%
Genesee Expressway
38.2 mi · 11%
Broadway Road
13.9 mi · 4%
New York State Thruway
13.1 mi · 4%
Broadway Street
10.7 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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.1 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owego
02h 50m from Lancaster
Leave By
5:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lancaster and Partly Cloudy near Ramapo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 342.1 miles (550.5 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?

Owego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.9 miles from Lancaster and 171.2 miles from Ramapo.

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

The direct path is about 261 miles (420.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.1 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 5:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.39 one way or $96.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lancaster and Partly Cloudy near Ramapo.

Stop Ideas Near Owego

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Owego, 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 Owego.

BUS

Scranton, PA

91 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

101 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

110 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lancaster and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 261.05 mi (420.12 km).

Lancaster

#1 Lancaster

Town in Erie County, New York

Population10,064
Coordinates42.9006100, -78.6703100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Ramapo

#2 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Start: (-78.670236, 42.90064)
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 551 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.07 gal
45.69 L · about $48.39
Round trip
$96.78
24.14 gal · 91.38 L
Estimated CO2
107.3 kg one way
Round trip: 214.5 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.39 $96.78
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.09 $108.17
Premium $4.86 $58.67 $117.34
Diesel $4.69 $56.66 $113.31

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Lancaster and Ramapo. The current time is 16:56:21.

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.