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Trip from Blooming Grove, 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

1h 48m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

This 75.1-mile drive from Blooming Grove, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. The route leans heavily towards highway travel, with 63% of it on major roadways, making for a straightforward journey. Expect a fuel cost of around $12 for this trip, which traverses within the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and highway focus, this drive is ideal for a quick transition between locations without needing an overnight stop.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.5 miles from Blooming Grove, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
New York State Thruway 13.7 mi 15m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.7 mi 5m
NJ 440 4.5 mi 6m
NY 208 4.4 mi 7m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
US 6 3 mi 3m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 22.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tuthill Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Tuthill Road
2

Turn right onto NY 94

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Route 94
3

Turn left onto Round Hill Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Round Hill Road
4

Turn right onto NY 208

4.4 mi · 7 min · NY 208
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern
6

Merge onto US 6; NY 17

3.0 mi · 3 min · US 6; NY 17
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

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.
11

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
14

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
18

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
19

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
20

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
23

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.
24

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
25

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
26

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
29

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
30

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
31

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
32

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
33

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
34

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
36

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
37

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
38

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
39

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
40

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
41

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
42

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
43

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 48-minute drive, leaving early can help you avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Staten Island. Since the longest stretch without a significant change is 22.7 miles, you won't need frequent stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $12. This route is flexible enough that you can depart at your convenience. A good tip is to familiarize yourself with the NJ 17 section beforehand, as it's the longest continuous part of your journey and can offer a good indication of the driving conditions you'll experience.

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 37.5 miles from Blooming Grove, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 17 miles or 25m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.5 miles or 50m 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 25m

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 Blooming Grove, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blooming Grove, NY

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Blooming Grove, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 17 for about 22.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, suburb of NYC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Inwood, NY

38 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Suffern, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Blooming Grove, 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

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48.3

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.9

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

2.9 mi

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48.3

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–8:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 42.9

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 53.6

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Honey Day Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37.5

Glen Rock, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+12013893535

Visit website

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $100 or ab mile 59

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 53.6

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.1

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.9

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 42.9

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 53.6

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 53.6

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 42.9

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.4

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 59

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 26.8

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 10.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 10.7

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.6

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Liberty Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

+12012001000

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 75.1

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

Empty Sky Memorial

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19082093108

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.1

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 53.6

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9:45 am–4:45 pm

+18329600009

Visit website

Statue City Cruises Liberty State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+18775239849

Visit website

Ellis Island

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59

New York, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12123633200

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 32

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.4 and 55.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
9.4 mi into trip | ~16m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
7
10.1 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
9
24.7 mi into trip | ~34m 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
26 mi into trip | ~36m 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
55.9 mi into trip | ~1h 14m 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

$12.36 one way

$24.72 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.37 $26.73
premium $4.92 $14.56 $29.11
diesel $5.61 $16.58 $33.16

Estimated Tolls: $1.33

New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68
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

$12

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.5 0 $7.89 $3.60
Efficient EV 18.8 0 $6.57 $3.00
EV Truck/SUV 30 0 $10.51 $4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Blooming Grove, NY

Morning in Blooming Grove on Sunday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

10:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Partly Sunny

S 10 mph 2% chance Live forecast

47°F

Inwood, NY

38 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

27 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

1h 48m 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

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 59.6
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 59.6
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 57
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 59.6
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 59.6
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 57
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a highway-focused experience on this route, which is primarily comprised of major arteries. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on roads like NJ 17, the New York State Thruway, and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 22.7 miles on NJ 17, offering a consistent pace. While mostly highway, be aware that the character can shift slightly as you navigate through different sections of these main roads, especially as you approach more urban areas.

63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
43 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on NJ 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 32 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 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 Blooming Grove, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.

Nyst: Albany

9.4 mi in | ~16m

New York City

9.4 mi in | ~16m

Jersey City

55.8 mi in | ~1h 13m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

55.8 mi in | ~1h 13m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

55.9 mi in | ~1h 14m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

57.4 mi in | ~1h 16m | via I 78; NJTP

Brooklyn

69.3 mi in | ~1h 33m

About the Cities

Starting in Blooming Grove, NY

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Arriving in Staten Island, NY

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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

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Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.33 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.

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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