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Trip from Arcade, NY to Staten Island, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 19m

Distance

344.9 mi

555 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 9m ★
6 AM
7h 20m
8 AM
7h 41m
10 AM
7h 27m
12 PM
7h 25m
3 PM
7h 28m
5 PM
7h 40m
8 PM
7h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Arcade, NY, NY

Arcade, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 356.2-mile drive from Arcade, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day, clocking in at about 6 hours and 2 minutes of pure driving time. You'll be navigating local roads for the entirety of this trip, with no highway segments, making for a more connected experience with the landscape. Expect a fuel cost of around $58 for this journey through the Northeast. It's a turn-heavy route, so while it's achievable in one go, planning for a mid-trip stop might enhance comfort. This drive offers a more intimate exploration of New York's byways.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

172.4 miles from Arcade, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 34m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Keystone Shortway 46.1 mi 59m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Genesee Expressway 22.2 mi 25m
State Highway 39 18.1 mi 25m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arcade, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on NY 98

51 ft · 7 sec · Liberty Street
2

Turn right onto NY 39; NY 98

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
3

Continue on NY 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39
4

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
5

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
6

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
7

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
8

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
9

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
10

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
11

Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
12

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street
13

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street
14

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road
15

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
16

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway
17

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
18

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
26

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
27

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
28

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
31

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
32

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
33

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
35

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
36

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
38

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
40

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
41

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
42

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
43

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
44

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
45

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
46

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
47

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
48

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
49

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
52

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
53

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
55

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
56

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
57

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
58

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
59

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
60

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
61

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
62

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Given this is a 6-hour drive with no highway segments, consider an early morning departure from Arcade, NY, to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic as you approach Staten Island. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a meal or a stretch break. The route's 'turn-heavy' profile means you'll want to stay attentive to your GPS, as there are no long, uninterrupted stretches to relax into. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially since the $58 estimated cost suggests you'll be relying on local gas stations rather than major highway service areas.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 172.4 miles from Arcade, NY, or about 3h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 76 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 172.4 miles or 3h 34m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Arcade, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Arcade, NY

This is one driving day of about 344.9 miles and 7h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Arcade, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

village in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Endicott, NY

172 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Pulteney, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 172.4 miles from Arcade, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 32min to go 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 3h 9m in / 4h 11m to go 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $40 to $50

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.2 mi from route

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Arcade & Attica Railroad Corporation

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Arcade, New York

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+15854923100

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Escape Room NJ Madison

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19735208360

Visit website

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Latourette Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Boulevard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18338004343

Visit website

Tysens Park Shopping Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 40

5 decision points cluster between mile 170.8 and 330.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
170.8 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
224.2 mi into trip | ~4h 36m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
299.4 mi into trip | ~6h 8m in

Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
8
330.1 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
330.2 mi into trip | ~6h 46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Hillside

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.77 one way

$113.55 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.39 $122.78
premium $4.92 $66.85 $133.70
diesel $5.61 $76.15 $152.30

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Goethals Bridge $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 120.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.5 1 $36.21 $16.56
Efficient EV 86.2 0 $30.18 $13.80
EV Truck/SUV 138 1 $48.29 $22.07

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Arcade, NY

Morning in Arcade on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 19m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a 'turn-heavy local drive' on this route, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll be traversing roads like East Main Street and Highway 39, interspersed with local routes such as Denton Corners Road. Since there are no long highway stretches, you can anticipate a continuous engagement with your surroundings, with frequent turns and changes in scenery. The absence of prolonged highway driving means you'll likely experience a more varied pace and a closer connection to the communities you pass through, making the journey itself a significant part of the experience.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
62 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 170.8 miles in near I 81.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 40 significant decision points across 344.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 170.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Arcade, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

Mt Pocono

224.2 mi in | ~4h 36m | via US 6

Milford

224.9 mi in | ~4h 37m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

299.4 mi in | ~6h 8m

Morristown Airport

313.6 mi in | ~6h 26m

New York City

324.9 mi in | ~6h 40m

Newark

324.9 mi in | ~6h 40m

About the Cities

Starting in Arcade, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1807

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1683

Staten Island is New York City's "Forgotten Borough" across New York Harbor from Manhattan. Staten Island may seem like it's in an entirely different world than the hustle and bustle expected in New York City. However, it still has some of the features you've come to expect from the city. This combination of city influences and its rural origins have created a unique borough that is a great place to visit.

Top landmarks

  • • Bayonne Bridge — arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
  • • Staten Island Museum — museum in Staten Island, New York
  • • Fort Wadsworth — United States military base

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 19m. Total distance: 344.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Staten Island, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 170.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 224.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 299.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Staten Island, NY before the return drive.

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Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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