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Trip from Binghamton, NY to Staten Island, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 55m

Distance

178.9 mi

288 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 42m ★
6 AM
3h 55m
8 AM
4h 21m
10 AM
4h 4m
12 PM
4h 2m
3 PM
4h 6m
5 PM
4h 20m
8 PM
3h 48m

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

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Binghamton, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 178.9 miles, your journey from Binghamton to Staten Island is a straightforward trek through the Northeast that typically takes about 3 hours and 55 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and I-380, making this a highly efficient, highway-focused drive. Given the manageable duration, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, so there is no need to worry about booking an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $29 on fuel for the one-way trip. Since the entire route remains within New York, you will find a consistent atmosphere as you transition from the Southern Tier down toward the city. This is a practical, no-nonsense route ideal for travelers looking to reach their destination without unnecessary detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

89.4 miles from Binghamton, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 52.5 mi 1h 2m
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
Court Street 4.7 mi 7m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 52.5 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 17C

109 ft · 5 sec · Main Street
2

Continue on US 11

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Court Street
3

Enter roundabout onto US 11

80 ft · 1 sec · Court Street
4

Continue on US 11

4.3 mi · 6 min · Court Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 28 sec
Toward I 81, I 86, NY 17
6

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 25 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 2 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
12

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
13

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
15

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
16

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
17

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
18

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
20

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
21

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
22

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on NJ 24

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
25

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
26

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
28

Keep slight right at fork

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

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
30

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
31

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
32

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
33

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
34

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
35

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
36

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
37

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
38

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
39

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
42

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
43

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
44

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
45

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
46

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
47

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
48

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
49

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
50

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
51

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
52

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Because this is a sub-four-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility when it comes to your departure time. Aim to leave early to avoid the heaviest traffic patterns as you approach the Staten Island area. You should plan for one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh, which will help keep you alert during the longer interstate segments. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Binghamton, as $29 will cover your primary transit costs, but city traffic near your destination can impact your overall consumption. Since the route is relatively compact, use that extra time to enjoy a relaxed pace rather than rushing the final stretch.

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 89.4 miles from Binghamton, NY, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 52.5 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 39 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 89.4 miles or 1h 47m 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

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 Binghamton, 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 Binghamton, NY

This is one driving day of about 178.9 miles and 3h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Binghamton, 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 81 for about 52.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Port Jervis, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Jervis, NY

89 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.

Popular next leg

Port Jervis, NY to Staten Island, NY

81.7 mi · 2h 1m

Pacing Suggestions

Scranton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Stroudsburg, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 89.4 miles from Binghamton, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 153.3

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

1.2 mi

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 153.3

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 166.1

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 102.2

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 178.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 178.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 153.3

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 166.1

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 178.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 140.6

Dover, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 166.1

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Flying J EV Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.6

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 25.6

New Milford, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15704652974

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 166.1

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 140.6

Denville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 153.3

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 178.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

Escape Room NJ Madison

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 153.3

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19735208360

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 178.9

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 178.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Museum of Early Trades & Crafts

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 153.3

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+19733772982

Visit website

Latourette Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 178.9

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Boulevard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 178.9

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18338004343

Visit website

Tysens Park Shopping Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 178.9

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 35

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 164.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
5.4 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
58.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
133.4 mi into trip | ~2h 43m 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
164.1 mi into trip | ~3h 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
8
164.2 mi into trip | ~3h 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

$29.45 one way

$58.90 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 63 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $31.84 $63.69
premium $4.92 $34.67 $69.35
diesel $5.61 $39.50 $79.00

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

$29

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 62.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 53.7 0 $18.78 $8.59
Efficient EV 44.7 0 $15.65 $7.16
EV Truck/SUV 71.6 0 $25.05 $11.45

Gas CO2

63 kg

EV CO2

21 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 13, 2026

Origin

Binghamton, NY

Late night in Binghamton on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Partly Sunny

SW 10 to 18 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

32 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

3h 55m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a steady, interstate-heavy experience, as 63% of this route consists of highway driving. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 52.5 miles along I-81. The road maintains a consistent pace, prioritizing efficiency over technical local navigation. While the terrain will shift as you move through the region, the infrastructure remains focused on keeping you moving forward on major arteries. It is a functional drive that trades winding scenic backroads for the predictability of high-speed travel.

63% 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: 52.5 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.

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 35 significant decision points across 178.9 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 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,910 ft 53 ft

Total Climb

1,793 ft

Total Descent

2,584 ft

Highest Point

1,910 ft

~76.7 mi in

Elevation Range

1,857 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

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

Mt Pocono

58.2 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 6

Milford

58.9 mi in | ~1h 12m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

133.4 mi in | ~2h 43m

Morristown Airport

147.6 mi in | ~3h 1m

New York City

158.9 mi in | ~3h 15m

Newark

158.9 mi in | ~3h 15m

Hillside

164.1 mi in | ~3h 22m

Irvington

164.1 mi in | ~3h 22m

About the Cities

Starting in Binghamton, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1834

Binghamton is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in upstate New York, at the confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It is the cultural and financial center of the Greater Binghamton Metropolitan Area and is the Broome County seat. Binghamton is part of the "Triple Cities" with Endicott and Johnson City. Binghamton has many fantastic examples of Romanesque Revival Architecture in the city's center; for this, and for its collection of ornate mansions and nice homes, it's known as the Parlor City. The Binghamton area is also known as the Carousel Capital of America, home to 6 of the remaining 150 antique carousels in the nation. Other historic attractions are the Roberson Museum, Kopernik Space Center, and the Ross Park Zoo. Rod Serling, the screenwriter and television producer, was born here, and the regional sandwich known as the "spiedie" was created here.

Top landmarks

  • • Alfred Dunk House — historic house in Binghamton, New York
  • • Forum Theatre — theater and former movie theater in Binghamton, New York, United States
  • • Building at 171–177 Clinton Street — Historic building in Binghamton, New York, USA

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 3h 55m. Total distance: 178.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 52.5 miles on I 81. 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Staten Island, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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