How far is Ramapo, NY from Plattsburgh, NY?

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Plattsburgh, NY is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
274.45 mi
05h 26m
Flight
248.5 mi
399.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.5 mi
Kilometers
399.93 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.45 mi
Kilometers
441.68 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Plattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 PM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Thu, Apr 23, 9:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-04-23T10:49
Arrive Plattsburgh
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:27 AM to 1:27 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
6:06 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
Country Knolls
NY

Census-designated place in Saratoga County, New York

From Ramapo
137.3 mi
02h 43m
To Plattsburgh
137.2 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110 mi · 2 hr 7 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    9 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1863 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs

    1472 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    143.5 mi · 2 hr 46 min · Adirondack Northway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: Plattsburgh International Airport

    1202 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Peru Street

    558 ft · 10 sec · South Peru Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Catherine Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Catherine Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Broad Street

    736 ft · 18 sec · Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    1522 ft · 30 sec · Oak Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cornelia Street

    713 ft · 14 sec · Cornelia Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cornelia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
143 mi · 52%
New York State Thruway
110 mi · 40%
I 787
9.6 mi · 3%
NY 7 West
3.37 mi · 1%
South Catherine Street
1.37 mi
Torne Valley Road
1.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

143 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
248.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Country Knolls
02h 43m from Ramapo
Leave By
6:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ramapo and Partly Sunny near Plattsburgh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.7 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Country Knolls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.3 miles from Ramapo and 137.2 miles from Plattsburgh.

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

The direct path is about 248.5 miles (399.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 6:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.81 one way or $77.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Country Knolls

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Country Knolls and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Schenectady City Hall
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Schenectady City Hall

Schenectady , NY
105 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.7/5 18 reviews City government office
Saratoga Springs Traffic Court
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

Saratoga Springs Traffic Court

Saratoga Springs , NY
474 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City courthouse

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Country Knolls.

RAIL

Schenectady

16 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

18 mi away
267 Union Avenue
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

19 mi away
26 Station Lane
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

31 mi away
525 East St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Plattsburgh. Straight-line distance: 248.5 mi (399.93 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

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

#2 Plattsburgh

City in the state of New York, USA

Population11,823
Coordinates44.6994900, -73.4529100
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramapo (-74.16848, 41.14121)
End: Plattsburgh (-73.45291, 44.69949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 442 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.68 gal
36.66 L · about $38.81
Round trip
$77.61
19.36 gal · 73.32 L
Estimated CO2
86 kg one way
Round trip: 172.1 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $38.81 $77.61
Mid-grade $4.48 $43.38 $86.75
Premium $4.86 $47.05 $94.11
Diesel $4.69 $45.44 $90.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramapo and Plattsburgh. The current time is 10:49:56.

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.