Origin
Ballston Spa, NY
Morning in Ballston Spa on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ballston Spa, NY to Staten Island, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
193.7 mi
312 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 52m
★
6 AM
4h 5m
8 AM
4h 31m
10 AM
4h 14m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 30m
8 PM
3h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ballston Spa, NY
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Trip Overview
Ballston Spa to Staten Island is 193.7 miles and takes about 4 hours 4 minutes via I 87 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, taking you from upstate New York down to the southern tip of the state. It's a mostly highway route, making it a straightforward drive for a single day. If you're looking for a direct connection between these two points with minimal fuss, this route fits the bill.
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
96.9 miles from Ballston Spa, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 87 | 118.6 mi | 2h 17m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| Adirondack Northway | 20.3 mi | 25m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 67 | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 87
— 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ballston Spa, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 67
67 ft
·
8 sec
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West High Street
2
Turn right onto NY 50; NY 67
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Church Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 67
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 67
4
Enter roundabout onto NY 67
115 ft
·
1 sec
·
Dunning Street
5
Continue on NY 67
513 ft
·
12 sec
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Dunning Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
7
Merge onto I 87
20 mi
·
25 min
·
Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 87
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87
Exit 1W
Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
15
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
20
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
21
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
22
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
26
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
27
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
29
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
30
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
31
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
32
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
34
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
35
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
37
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
38
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
39
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
40
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
41
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
42
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
43
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
44
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
For this 4-hour drive, leaving in the morning should give you ample time to reach Staten Island before evening. Since it's a single-day trip covering 193.7 miles, you can comfortably complete it without needing an overnight stop. Plan for one stop along the way, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs. Given the $32 fuel cost estimate, filling up before you leave Ballston Spa is a good idea to lock in your rate. Pay attention to traffic patterns as you get closer to the New York City metropolitan area.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.9 miles from Ballston Spa, NY, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 43 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.9 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 11m
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 Ballston Spa, 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 Ballston Spa, NY
This is one driving day of about 193.7 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Ballston Spa, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.9 miles from Ballston Spa, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.
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 315 decision points cluster between mile 24.7 and 174.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
24.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1E-W
Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
25.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 87 South: New York
9
143.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m 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
144.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m 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
174.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 31m 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
$31.88 one way
$63.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $37.54 | $75.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.77 | $85.53 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.65
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
$32
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.1 | 0 | $20.34 | $9.30 |
| Efficient EV | 48.4 | 0 | $16.95 | $7.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.5 | 0 | $27.12 | $12.40 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Ramapo, NY
97 mi in
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
13 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
4h 4m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 83% of this 193.7-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch of highway driving is 118.6 miles on I 87. Expect the transition from I 87 to NJ 17 around mile 118.6, where the road profile begins to shift away from pure highway cruising. Keep an eye out for increased exit density as you approach your destination.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
44 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.7 miles in near I 87.
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 31 significant decision points across 193.7 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 24.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.3 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ballston Spa, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.
Albany
24.7 mi in
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~33m
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via I 87
New York
24.7 mi in
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~33m
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via I 87
Buffalo
24.7 mi in
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~33m
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via I 87
Jersey City
174.4 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
174.4 mi in
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~3h 30m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
174.5 mi in
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~3h 31m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
176.1 mi in
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~3h 33m
|
via I 78; NJTP
About the Cities
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 4h 4m. Total distance: 193.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.65 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.7 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 143.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Staten Island, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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