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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.35 mi
07h 07m
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
337.35 mi
Kilometers
542.92 km
Drive Time
07h 07m

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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 07h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elma
Sun, Apr 12, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Mon, Apr 13, 12:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-12T10:12
Arrive Elma
Sun, Apr 12, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
07h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:07 PM to 2:37 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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 Ramapo
168.5 mi
03h 33m
To Elma
168.9 mi
03h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph S

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. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orange Turnpike

    1.2 km · 1 min · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 87 North: New York State Thruway

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    12.6 mi · 14 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton

    2294 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    134.6 mi · 2 hr 46 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    32.9 mi · 38 min · Genesee Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 36: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    1030 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sonyea Road

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Sonyea Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Morris Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Mount Morris Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Perry Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Perry Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leicester Road

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Leicester Road

  19. 19

    Continue on East Buffalo Street

    4.6 mi · 9 min · East Buffalo Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Buffalo Road

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Buffalo Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Varysburg Road

    10.9 mi · 16 min · Varysburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Big Tree Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    1249 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Aurora Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Jamison Road, Elma

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Jamison Road

    1070 ft · 28 sec · Jamison Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Bowen Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bowen Road

  28. 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.

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
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
135 mi · 40%
I 86
100 mi · 30%
Genesee Expressway
32.9 mi · 10%
New York State Thruway
12.6 mi · 4%
Varysburg Road
10.9 mi · 3%
Big Tree Road
10.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.1 mi
258.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Apalachin
03h 33m from Ramapo
Leave By
9:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

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.

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 Ramapo and Elma. Straight-line distance: 258.18 mi (415.5 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Elma

#2 Elma

City in New York, United States of America

Population11,752
Coordinates42.8508900, -78.6403000
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Elma (-78.6403, 42.85089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.06 L · about $47.71
Round trip
$95.41
23.8 gal · 90.12 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Elma. The current time is 10:12:45.

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.