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Trip from Crugers, 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 45m

Distance

65.7 mi

106 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 38m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 41m

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

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Downtown Crugers, NY, NY

Crugers, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 65.7-mile drive from Crugers, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day, taking about 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the Saw Mill River Parkway, US 9, and Tonnelle Avenue. With a projected fuel cost of around $11, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. The route is mostly highway-focused, making it an efficient way to travel between these two points within New York. It's a straightforward journey that doesn't require an overnight stop, allowing for a flexible schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

32.8 miles from Crugers, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Saw Mill River Parkway 15.5 mi 21m
US 9 9.5 mi 15m
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
NY 9A 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Saw Mill River Parkway — 15.5 mi, about 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Springvale Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Springvale Road
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Albany Post Road
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward US 9 South
4

Merge onto US 9

9.5 mi · 15 min · US 9
5

Turn straight onto NY 9A; NY 100

1.8 mi · 2 min · NY 9A; NY 100
Toward New York City Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 20 sec
Toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
7

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

15 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Continue on HH

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
9

Keep slight left at fork onto MP

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 87

3.4 mi · 5 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

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.
14

Merge onto I 95; US 1

392 ft · 5 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
16

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
18

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 1; US 9; US 46
Exit 72B Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on NJ 63

3.2 mi · 5 min · Bergen Boulevard
21

Turn straight onto CR 501

0.7 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
22

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
23

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

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
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
26

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
27

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
28

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
29

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
30

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
31

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.
32

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
33

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
34

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
36

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
37

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
38

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
39

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
41

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
42

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
43

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
44

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
45

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
46

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
47

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
48

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
49

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
50

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
51

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 45-minute duration, this trip is best tackled in one day, offering plenty of flexibility. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid peak commute times on the parkways and Tonnelle Avenue. With no designated stops, you can easily plan your own brief breaks as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting approximately $11 for the journey; stations are readily available along the main roads. A practical tip for this route is to be aware of potential traffic congestion as you approach the Staten Island area, especially during weekday afternoons.

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 32.8 miles from Crugers, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.5 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 14 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32.8 miles or 49m 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 Crugers, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Crugers, NY

This is one driving day of about 65.7 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Crugers, 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 15.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

33 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

Sleepy Hollow, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Crugers, 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

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 28.1

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bronx, New York

1.7 mi

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Leonia, New Jersey

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.8

+19172614093

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

1.7 mi

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Yonkers, New York

2 mi

Tombolinos Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 28.1

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+19142371266

Visit website

An Beal Bocht Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 28.1

Bronx, New York

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+17188847127

Visit website

Rumba Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 37.5

Leonia, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12013630008

Mocha Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13472027123

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 46.9

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Pier i Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.2

New York, NY

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+12123624450

Visit website

Cafe Luxembourg

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 42.2

New York, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–10:30 pm

+12128737411

Visit website

Noi Due Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $50 to $10 mile 42.2

New York, New York

Hours: Closed

+12127122222

Visit website

Duaa’s Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 32.8

New York, New York

+19172614093

The Good Witch Coffee Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 23.5

Hastings-On-Hudson, New York

Hours: 6:30 am–1 pm

+19149204077

Visit website

Mandy Bean Specialty Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 23.5

Yonkers, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19149991010

Visit website

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 37.5

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 42.2

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 46.9

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Cafe Amrita

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 37.5

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122220683

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 37.5

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.9

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 46.9

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Charge Point Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.9

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Roberto Clemente State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 32.8

Bronx, New York

Hours: 8:30 am–8:30 pm

+17182998750

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 65.7

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

Fort Tryon Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 32.8

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12127951388

Visit website

Bennett Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 32.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Historic Reservoir #3 Preserve

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 46.9

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Fort Tryon

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 32.8

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

Visit website

J. Hood Wright Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.8

New York, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 37

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.6 and 46.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
12.6 mi into trip | ~20m in | Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, Yonkers
8
33 mi into trip | ~49m 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
33.3 mi into trip | ~50m 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
36.2 mi into trip | ~55m 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
46.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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

$10.81 one way

$21.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.69 $23.39
premium $4.92 $12.73 $25.47
diesel $5.61 $14.51 $29.01

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

$11

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.7 0 $6.90 $3.15
Efficient EV 16.4 0 $5.75 $2.63
EV Truck/SUV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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 15, 2026

Origin

Crugers, NY

Morning in Crugers on Sunday

Local time

6:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

6:14 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

11 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

1h 45m 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

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 53.7
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 53.7
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

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 41.5
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 53.7
View on nps.gov
Hamilton Grange National Memorial

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 ~5 min detour Free near mile 36.6
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...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 53.7
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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 67% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.5 miles along the Saw Mill River Parkway, offering a continuous flow. As you progress, the roads will shift from parkway driving to US 9 and then Tonnelle Avenue, providing a varied, though still predominantly highway, feel. This blend ensures a dynamic driving experience without significant slowdowns.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
51 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.5 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 US 9. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.6 miles in near Saw Mill River Parkway.

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 65.7 miles you will encounter 37 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 12.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 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.

Between Crugers, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward New York City, Saw Mill River Parkway South, Yonkers, Trenton, Upper Level and Jersey City - among others.

New York City

10.7 mi in | ~18m | via NY 9A; NY 100

Saw Mill River Parkway South

12.5 mi in | ~20m

Yonkers

12.6 mi in | ~20m | via Saw Mill River Parkway

Trenton

33 mi in | ~49m

Upper Level

33.8 mi in | ~51m | via I 95; US 1

Jersey City

46.4 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

46.4 mi in | ~1h 11m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

46.5 mi in | ~1h 11m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

48 mi in | ~1h 14m | via I 78; NJTP

Brooklyn

59.9 mi in | ~1h 31m

About the Cities

Starting in Crugers, 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

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 45m. Total distance: 65.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.5 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 12.6 miles (Saw Mill River Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.3 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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