How far is Ramapo, NY from Oswego, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Oswego, NY is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m 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
260.31 mi
05h 25m
Flight
199.71 mi
321.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.71 mi
Kilometers
321.4 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
260.31 mi
Kilometers
418.93 km
Drive Time
05h 25m

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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 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oswego
Thu, Oct 15, 8:53 PM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Fri, Oct 16, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-10-15T15:28
Arrive Oswego
Thu, Oct 15, 8:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 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
6:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
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
Windsor
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Ramapo
129.7 mi
02h 42m
To Oswego
130.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Syracuse

    1159 ft · 18 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2193 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 690 West: Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville

    1240 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Fairgrounds, Baldwinsville

    8.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Oswego Road

    8.7 mi · 13 min · Oswego Road

  20. 20

    Continue on West 1st Street South

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West 1st Street South

  21. 21

    Continue on State Route 48

    7.7 mi · 11 min · State Route 48

  22. 22

    Continue on West River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West River Road

  23. 23

    Continue on West 1st Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West 1st Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Water Street

    6 m · 1 sec · Water Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 West
135 mi · 52%
I 81 North
68.3 mi · 26%
Fairgrounds
15.6 mi · 6%
New York State Thruway
12.6 mi · 5%
Oswego Road
8.72 mi · 3%
State Route 48
7.73 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

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
199.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Windsor
02h 42m from Ramapo
Leave By
6:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ramapo and Partly Sunny near Oswego.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 260.3 miles (418.9 km) and usually takes 05h 25m 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?

Windsor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.7 miles from Ramapo and 130.6 miles from Oswego.

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

The direct path is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 6:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.88 one way or $81.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ramapo and Partly Sunny near Oswego.

Stop Ideas Near Windsor

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

95 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

112 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Union Station

119 mi away
321 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Oswego. Straight-line distance: 199.71 mi (321.4 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

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

#2 Oswego

City in and county seat of Oswego County, New York, United States

Population7,240
Coordinates43.4553500, -76.5105000
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Oswego (-76.5105, 43.45535)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 419 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.19 gal
34.77 L · about $40.88
Round trip
$81.75
18.38 gal · 69.54 L
Estimated CO2
81.7 kg one way
Round trip: 163.3 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $40.88 $81.75
Mid-grade $4.98 $45.78 $91.57
Premium $5.38 $49.46 $98.92
Diesel $6.51 $59.82 $119.64

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Oswego. The current time is 15:28:49.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.