Arlington to Staten Island is 101.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m via New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and US 9W, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within New York, transitioning from the Northeast region's more rural northern reaches to its bustling southern end. With most of the drive on surface roads, expect a more varied pace than a pure interstate cruise. It's a straightforward drive well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing plenty of time for any necessary stops along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.9 miles from Arlington, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
29 mi
33m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
US 9W
13.9 mi
19m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
5m
NJ 440
4.5 mi
6m
NJ 3
4.2 mi
4m
Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
I 84
2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 29 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on CR 38
330 ft·12 sec·Taft Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi·35 sec·East-West Arterial
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi·45 sec·Maple Street
4
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi·17 sec·East-West Arterial
5
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi·17 sec·Winnikee Avenue
6
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.5 mi·41 sec·Mill Street
7
Turn straight onto US 44; NY 55
0.1 mi·8 sec·East-West Arterial
8
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.2 mi·17 sec·Columbus Drive
9
Continue on US 44; NY 55
0.4 mi·36 sec·Church Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 44; NY 55
1.6 mi·3 min·Mid-Hudson Bridge
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
12
Merge onto US 9W
14 mi·19 min·US 9W
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto NY 32
0.2 mi·30 sec·North Plank Road
Use the right lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 WestUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 84; NY 52
2.0 mi·2 min·I 84; NY 52
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 36AToward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State ThruwayUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on this road
427 ft·10 sec·this road
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·40 sec
Toward I 87 South: New York City
19
Merge onto I 87
29 mi·33 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
21
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
24
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi·9 sec·Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
28
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
29
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi·27 sec·12th Street Viaduct
30
Take the exit
236 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft·23 sec·Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft·5 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi·5 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 14AToward NJ 440: BayonneUse the right lane.
35
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi·17 sec·Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
36
Take the exit
357 ft·8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 440 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
38
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi·6 min·NJ 440
39
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
40
Take the exit
0.6 mi·55 sec
Exit 10EToward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
41
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
44
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
46
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
47
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
48
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
49
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
50
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
51
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
52
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
53
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, especially as you approach Staten Island. You won't need to worry about splitting this drive, so the flexibility is yours to decide on any impromptu stops. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the estimated cost is around $17, but it's always wise to top off before heading out, especially with the 29-mile stretch on the Thruway before you hit surface roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.9 miles from Arlington, NY, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.9 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 48m
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 Arlington, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Arlington, NY
This is one driving day of about 101.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Arlington, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 29 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Arlington, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 33
5 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 82.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
18.7 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the ramp toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
8
21 mi into trip|~31m in
Take the exit toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
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 36A
Toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York St...
9
51.3 mi into trip|~1h 7m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
52.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
82.6 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.54 one way
$33.09 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$17.91
$35.81
premium
$4.87
$19.50
$39.00
diesel
$5.40
$21.65
$43.31
Estimated Tolls: $2.10
New York State Thruway
(29 mi)$1.45
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)$0.65
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
$17
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.5
0
$10.69
$4.89
Efficient EV
25.5
0
$8.91
$4.07
EV Truck/SUV
40.7
0
$14.25
$6.52
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 26, 2026
Origin
Arlington, NY
Late night
in Arlington on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain
NE 2 mph95% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
E 15 mph95% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly surface roads, with highways making up 55% of the drive. You'll experience a stretch of 29 miles on the New York State Thruway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a mix of driving environments, from highway cruising to navigating more developed areas with frequent intersections.
Only 55% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 33 significant decision points across 101.8 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 18.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Arlington, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York State Thruway, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 101.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.10 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 51.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
