Trip from Avon, 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

6h 55m

Distance

335.6 mi

540 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

6h 44m ★

6 AM

6h 56m

8 AM

7h 19m

10 AM

7h 4m

12 PM

7h 1m

3 PM

7h 5m

5 PM

7h 17m

8 PM

6h 49m

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

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Avon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 335.6-mile journey from Avon, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 6 hours and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on the Southern Tier Expressway, Genesee Expressway, and I-81, with 81% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $55. This highway-focused route is efficient for covering ground within the Northeast region, making it a practical option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. While there's one recommended stop, the overall feel is one of steady progress.

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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

167.8 miles from Avon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern Tier Expressway	104.5 mi	2h 2m
Genesee Expressway	54 mi	1h 2m
I 81	53.4 mi	1h 3m
Keystone Shortway	46.1 mi	59m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
NJ 24	9.3 mi	10m
Route 10 East	9.2 mi	11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway	4.6 mi	5m

Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Park Place

508 ft · 6 sec · Park Place

Continue on US 20; NY 5

0.8 mi · 55 sec · East Main Street

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.2 mi · 1 min · Avon-East Avon Road

Continue on US 20; NY 5

0.5 mi · 38 sec · East Avon-Lima Road

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec

Merge onto I 390

54 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Genesee Expressway

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway

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.

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.

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.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46

Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec

Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 6-hour, 55-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Avon to avoid potential traffic as you approach Staten Island. With a single recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 104.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The $55 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the efficient progress.

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 167.8 miles from Avon, NY, or about 3h 16m 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 74 miles or 1h 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.8 miles or 3h 16m 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 25m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Avon, NY

This is one driving day of about 335.6 miles and 6h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Avon, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break 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.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

168 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

Corning, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.8 miles from Avon, 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 · 30min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Summit, New Jersey

2.6 mi

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $40 to $50

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

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

Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Five Below

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17189872708

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 161.5 and 320.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

161.5 mi into trip | ~3h 8m 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

214.9 mi into trip | ~4h 12m 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...

290.1 mi into trip | ~5h 44m 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

320.8 mi into trip | ~6h 22m 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

320.9 mi into trip | ~6h 22m 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

$55.24 one way

$110.48 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$59.73	$119.47
premium	$4.92	$65.05	$130.09
diesel	$5.61	$74.10	$148.19

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

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.7	1	$35.24	$16.11
Efficient EV	83.9	0	$29.37	$13.42
EV Truck/SUV	134.2	1	$46.98	$21.48

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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

Avon, NY

Late night in Avon on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Tuesday

Local time

4:13 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

14 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

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 340.8

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, accounting for 81% of your total mileage. The Southern Tier Expressway will be your main companion for significant stretches, including one continuous segment of 104.5 miles. This means you'll experience a good amount of high-speed driving, allowing for consistent progress. While the majority of the drive is on major expressways, the transition onto I-81 will maintain this fast-paced character, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

52 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 Genesee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 161.5 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 34 significant decision points across 335.6 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 161.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.1 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 Avon, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

Mt Pocono

214.9 mi in | ~4h 12m | via US 6

Milford

215.6 mi in | ~4h 13m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

290.1 mi in | ~5h 44m

Morristown Airport

304.2 mi in | ~6h 1m

New York City

315.5 mi in | ~6h 16m

Newark

315.5 mi in | ~6h 16m

About the Cities

Starting in Avon, NY

Full guide →

Avon (New York) is a town of 7,000 people (2016) in the Western Finger Lakes.

Top landmarks

• Avon Five Arch Bridge — historic railroad arch bridge located near Route 31, southwest of Avon in Living...

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 6h 55m. Total distance: 335.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 55m 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.9 hours each way, a round trip means 13.9 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.

How this page is built

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

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

L'allegria Restaurant

L'allegria Restaurant

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

Cafe Latte

Rab's Country Lanes

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

Cafe Luna

Nino's Restaurant

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

InCharge Energy Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Historic Richmond Town

GC Renovation

Great Kills Park

Latourette Park

The Boulevard

Tysens Park Shopping Center

Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

Five Below

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Avon, NY

Staten Island, NY

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 55m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

Federal Hall National Memorial

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Avon, NY

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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