How far is Ramapo, NY from Lancaster, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Lancaster, NY is about 341.8 miles (550 km), with a travel time of about 07h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261 miles (420.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 18m 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
341.75 mi
07h 09m
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
341.75 mi
Kilometers
549.99 km
Drive Time
07h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lancaster
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Thu, Apr 16, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-15T18:49
Arrive Lancaster
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:09 PM to 2:39 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
9:42 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
Owego
NY

Village in Tioga County, New York

From Ramapo
170.7 mi
03h 34m
To Lancaster
171.1 mi
03h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Today

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street

    30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 63

    1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63

  20. 20

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Ellicott Street Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Ellicott Street Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Telephone Road

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Telephone Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway Road

    13.9 mi · 20 min · Broadway Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Broadway Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Broadway Street

    9.1 mi · 15 min · Broadway Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    14 m · 4 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left

    22 m · 5 sec

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
135 mi · 40%
I 86
100 mi · 29%
Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 11%
Broadway Road
13.9 mi · 4%
New York State Thruway
12.6 mi · 4%
Broadway Street
10.7 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 09m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+80.8 mi
261 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Owego
03h 34m from Ramapo
Leave By
9:42 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Ramapo and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lancaster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 341.8 miles (550 km) and usually takes 07h 09m 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?

Owego is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.7 miles from Ramapo and 171.1 miles from Lancaster.

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 80.8 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 $48.35 one way or $96.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Ramapo and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 261.05 mi (420.12 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

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

#2 Lancaster

Town in Erie County, New York

Population10,064
Coordinates42.9006100, -78.6703100
Altitude204
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Lancaster (-78.67031, 42.90061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 550 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.06 gal
45.65 L · about $48.35
Round trip
$96.70
24.12 gal · 91.3 L
Estimated CO2
107.2 kg one way
Round trip: 214.4 kg / 473 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $48.35 $96.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.04 $108.08
Premium $4.86 $58.62 $117.25
Diesel $4.69 $56.61 $113.22

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 Ramapo and Lancaster. The current time is 18:49:34.

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.