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Trip from Byron, 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

7h 21m

Distance

338 mi

544 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 11m ★
6 AM
7h 21m
8 AM
7h 42m
10 AM
7h 29m
12 PM
7h 27m
3 PM
7h 30m
5 PM
7h 41m
8 PM
7h 15m

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

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Byron, NY

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Trip Overview

This 358.3-mile journey from Byron to Staten Island, NY, is estimated to take around 6 hours and 9 minutes of driving time, making it a feasible day trip for most travelers. You'll be navigating local roads for the entire duration, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more scenic, albeit slower, pace. The estimated fuel cost for this route is approximately $58. With just one recommended stop and no particularly long uninterrupted stretches, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. This drive stays within the Northeast region, keeping the scenery consistent throughout your travel.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

169 miles from Byron, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
New York State Thruway 57.9 mi 1h 6m
Keystone Shortway 46.1 mi 59m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 262

141 ft · 11 sec · Townline Road
2

Turn left onto NY 237

3.2 mi · 5 min · Byron Holley Road
3

Turn left onto Griswold Road

4.9 mi · 6 min · Griswold Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto NY 19

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Lake Street Road
5

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 90, I 490 West: Buffalo, New York State Thruway
6

Merge onto I 490

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Western Expressway
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8

Merge onto I 90

58 mi · 1 hr 6 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

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.
30

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.
31

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.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Take the exit

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

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
37

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
38

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
39

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
41

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
42

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
43

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
44

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
45

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
46

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
47

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
49

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
50

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
51

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
52

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
53

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
54

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
55

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
56

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
57

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
58

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
59

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
60

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
63

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
64

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
65

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
66

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
67

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
68

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
69

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
70

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
71

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
72

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
73

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour, 9-minute estimated drive time and the local road profile, an early morning departure from Byron, NY, is recommended to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic delays in Staten Island. While this is a single-day trip, consider taking your one recommended stop midway to stretch your legs and refuel. Pay close attention to posted speed limits, as you'll be passing through many local areas. The $58 fuel estimate is based on current averages, so adjust your budget accordingly, and ensure your vehicle is fueled before leaving Byron, as continuous local roads may offer fewer immediate service stations compared to highway routes.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169 miles from Byron, NY, or about 3h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169 miles or 3h 40m 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 51m

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 Byron, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Byron, NY

This is one driving day of about 338 miles and 7h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Byron, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Endwell, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Endwell, NY

169 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

Auburn, 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 169 miles from Byron, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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 · 31min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Summit, New Jersey

2.8 mi

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 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 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $40 to $50

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour

Shortsville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

GC Renovation

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

Escape Room NJ Madison

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19735208360

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 50

5 decision points cluster between mile 67 and 323.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
67 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
217.3 mi into trip | ~4h 37m 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
292.6 mi into trip | ~6h 9m 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
323.2 mi into trip | ~6h 48m 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
323.4 mi into trip | ~6h 48m 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

$55.64 one way

$111.27 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $60.16 $120.32
premium $4.92 $65.51 $131.02
diesel $5.61 $74.63 $149.25

Estimated Tolls: $18.89

Goethals Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (57.9 mi) $2.89

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

$56

Tolls

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$100–$125

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 118.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.4 1 $35.49 $16.22
Efficient EV 84.5 0 $29.58 $13.52
EV Truck/SUV 135.2 1 $47.32 $21.63

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (66% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Byron, NY

Late night in Byron on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Tuesday

Local time

5:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 6 mph 0% chance 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

12 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

7h 21m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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.

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Harriet Tubman was guided by a deep faith and devotion to family, freedom, and community. After emancipating herself and members of her family, she moved them from Ontario, Canada to Fleming and Aubur...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 86.5
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 74.1
View on nps.gov
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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 345.9
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 345.9
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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 345.9
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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 345.9
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 "turn-heavy local drive" for the entirety of this 358.3-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route primarily utilizes Byron Holley Road, Griswold Road, and Lake Street Road, meaning you'll be engaging with local traffic and intersections frequently. Without a longest uninterrupted stretch noted, be prepared for regular braking and acceleration as you navigate through various towns and communities. This style of driving offers a more intimate connection with the landscape, but requires consistent attention to road signs and speed limits.

Only 52% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
73 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 67 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 50 significant decision points across 338 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 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 292.6 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 Byron, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.

Clyde

67 mi in | ~1h 21m

Mt Pocono

217.3 mi in | ~4h 37m | via US 6

Milford

218.1 mi in | ~4h 38m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

292.6 mi in | ~6h 9m

Morristown Airport

306.7 mi in | ~6h 27m

New York City

318 mi in | ~6h 42m

Newark

318 mi in | ~6h 42m

About the Cities

Starting in Byron, NY

Full guide →

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

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 7h 21m. Total distance: 338 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 21m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $18.89 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 67 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 217.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 292.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Statue Of Liberty 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 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.7 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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