Origin
Chappaqua, NY
Late night in Chappaqua on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chappaqua, NY to Staten Island, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chappaqua, NY
Abhishek Navlakha
Staten Island, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Chappaqua, NY to Staten Island, NY is 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 33m via Saw Mill River Parkway and Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a relatively quick drive. Given its short duration and manageable cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from Chappaqua, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saw Mill River Parkway | 20.2 mi | 27m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Rockland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Saw Mill River Parkway
— 20.2 mi, about 27m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chappaqua, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on this road
52 ft
·
2 sec
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this road
2
Turn slight right onto NY 120
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
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King Street
3
Turn left onto NY 120
200 ft
·
4 sec
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South Greeley Avenue
4
Turn right onto NY 120
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Quaker Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto Hunts Place
132 ft
·
4 sec
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Hunts Place
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto Douglas Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Douglas Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Mill River Road
24 ft
·
0 sec
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Mill River Road
8
Continue on Mill River Road
326 ft
·
11 sec
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Mill River Road
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
10
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
20 mi
·
27 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on HH
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 87
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 7N-S
Toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 7S
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
Use the slight left lane.
17
Merge onto I 95; US 1
392 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
19
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
20
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 1; US 9; US 46
Exit 72B
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
Use the slight right lane.
23
Continue on NJ 63
3.2 mi
·
5 min
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Bergen Boulevard
24
Turn straight onto CR 501
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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John F. Kennedy Boulevard
25
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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76th Street
26
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
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
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
29
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
30
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
31
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
32
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
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Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
34
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.
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
36
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
37
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
39
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
40
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
41
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
42
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
44
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
45
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
47
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
48
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
49
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
50
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
51
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
52
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
53
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
54
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
For this 58.8-mile drive, departing mid-morning or early afternoon can help you avoid peak commute times. Since it's a short trip expected to take just over an hour and a half, you probably won't need many stops. However, if you do need to stretch your legs or refuel, consider doing so before you get too far onto the Tonnelle Avenue section, as services might be more spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is around $10, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off to avoid any last-minute detours for gas. The flexibility of this shorter route means you can easily adjust your departure time based on your needs.
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 29.4 miles from Chappaqua, NY, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.2 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 13 miles or 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 43m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Chappaqua, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chappaqua, NY
This is one driving day of about 58.8 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Chappaqua, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Saw Mill River Parkway for about 20.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Chappaqua, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 385 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 39.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hunts Place
Turn left onto Hunts Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
26.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
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 7N-S
Toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitesto...
9
26.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7S
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...
9
29.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 1; US 9; US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72B
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
8
39.6 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
$9.56 one way
$19.11 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $10.34 | $20.69 |
| premium | $4.87 | $11.26 | $22.53 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $12.51 | $25.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.65
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
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
$10
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
5:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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.
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
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 42.6
View on nps.gov
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 42.6
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 32.4
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 26.4
View on nps.gov
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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 42.6
View on nps.gov
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 42.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 66% of the drive on higher-speed roads. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be 20.2 miles on the Saw Mill River Parkway. You'll transition from parkway cruising to more urban-style merging as you approach Tonnelle Avenue and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Expect frequent exits and entrances as you navigate through populated areas.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.2 mi on Saw Mill River Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Saw Mill River Parkway and Tonnelle Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Hunts Place.
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 58.8 miles you will encounter 38 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 0.7 miles (Hunts Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.5 miles: 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 Chappaqua, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Trenton, Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Trenton
26.1 mi in
|
~37m
Upper Level
26.9 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 95; US 1
Jersey City
39.5 mi in
|
~59m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
39.5 mi in
|
~59m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
39.6 mi in
|
~59m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
41.2 mi in
|
~1h 2m
|
via I 78; NJTP
Brooklyn
53.1 mi in
|
~1h 19m
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 1h 33m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.2 miles on Saw Mill River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.65 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington 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.
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 0.7 miles (Hunts Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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