How far is Potsdam, NY from Ramapo, NY?
The driving distance from Potsdam, NY to Ramapo, NY is about 342.3 miles (550.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Potsdam and Ramapo.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Potsdam and Ramapo.
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Start on Elm Street
86 m · 17 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto Park Street
76 m · 7 sec · Park Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Park Street
60 m · 8 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Pierrepont Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue
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Continue on State Highway 56
31.4 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 3
14.8 mi · 20 min · State Route 3
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Demars Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Demars Boulevard
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Continue on Lake Street
791 ft · 31 sec · Lake Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
86 m · 12 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
911 ft · 33 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Wawbeek Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Wawbeek Avenue
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
1.2 km · 1 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Moody Road
2469 ft · 47 sec · Moody Road
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
18.1 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail
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Continue on Lake Street
1746 ft · 43 sec · Lake Street
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Continue on Adirondack Trail
2171 ft · 58 sec · Adirondack Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 28N
1.1 km · 1 min · State Highway 28N
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Continue on Newcomb Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road
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Continue on State Highway 28N
29.6 mi · 42 min · State Highway 28N
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Turn slight left onto A P Morse Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Donnelly Road
3076 ft · 1 min · Donnelly Road
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Continue on County Highway 29
1.2 mi · 2 min · County Highway 29
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Continue on Olmstedville Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road
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Turn straight
1157 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Valley Farm Road
1326 ft · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road
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Take the ramp right
1282 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
77 mi · 1 hr 31 min · Adirondack Northway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
1694 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
2619 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 17 North, NY 59: Sloatsburg, Suffern
1114 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right onto Old Route 17
1607 ft · 36 sec · Old Route 17
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Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
2876 ft · 55 sec · Orange Turnpike
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Turn left onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road
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Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road
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Turn right onto Lake Street
47 m · 7 sec · Lake Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Potsdam and Ramapo.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 87 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
117 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Potsdam and Sunny near Ramapo.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Potsdam to Ramapo?
The road trip is about 342.3 miles (550.9 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?
Wilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.7 miles from Potsdam and 186.7 miles from Ramapo.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.2 miles (397.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.1 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 5:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.73 one way or $107.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Potsdam and Sunny near Ramapo.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton.
Saratoga Springs, NY
Saratoga Springs station
Fort Edward station
Schenectady
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Potsdam and Ramapo. Straight-line distance: 247.24 mi (397.9 km).
#1 Potsdam
Village in New York
| Population | 8,796 |
| Coordinates | 44.6697800, -74.9813100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ramapo
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 138,356 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -74.1684800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 551 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 24m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $53.73 | $107.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $60.18 | $120.37 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $65.01 | $130.03 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $78.63 | $157.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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