How far is Ramapo, NY from Elma, NY?
The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Elma, NY is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 258.2 miles (415.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 07h 07m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Census-designated place in Tioga County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramapo and Elma.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramapo and Elma.
-
1
Start on Lake Street
47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street
-
2
Turn left onto Torne Brook Road
2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road
-
3
Turn right onto Torne Valley Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road
-
4
Turn right onto Orange Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Orange Turnpike
-
5
Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway
1033 ft · 25 sec
-
6
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
12.6 mi · 14 min · New York State Thruway
-
7
Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
-
8
Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
-
9
Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
-
10
Continue straight
134.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
-
12
Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
1030 ft · 23 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Sonyea Road
4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road
-
15
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street
-
16
Continue on Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road
-
17
Turn left onto Perry Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road
-
18
Continue on Leicester Road
7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road
-
19
Continue on East Buffalo Street
4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street
-
20
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road
-
21
Continue on Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road
-
22
Continue on Big Tree Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road
-
23
Take the ramp slight right
1249 ft · 30 sec
-
24
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway
-
25
Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma
1297 ft · 32 sec
-
26
Turn right onto Jamison Road
1070 ft · 28 sec · Jamison Road
-
27
Turn left onto Bowen Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bowen Road
-
28
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bowen Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo and Elma.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
135 mi · 02h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ramapo and Chance Rain Showers near Elma.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramapo to Elma?
The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km) and usually takes 07h 07m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Apalachin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.5 miles from Ramapo and 168.9 miles from Elma.
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 79.1 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.71 one way or $95.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ramapo and Chance Rain Showers near Elma.
Stop Ideas Near Apalachin
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 Apalachin.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Elma. Straight-line distance: 258.18 mi (415.5 km).
#1 Ramapo
Town in Rockland County, New York, United States
| Population | 138,356 |
| Coordinates | 41.1412100, -74.1684800 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elma
City in New York, United States of America
| Population | 11,752 |
| Coordinates | 42.8508900, -78.6403000 |
| Altitude | 217 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elma (-78.6403, 42.85089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 543 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $47.71 | $95.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $53.32 | $106.65 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $57.85 | $115.69 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $55.86 | $111.72 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.