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Trip from Germantown, 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 2m

Distance

336.9 mi

542 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 51m ★
6 AM
7h 2m
8 AM
7h 25m
10 AM
7h 10m
12 PM
7h 8m
3 PM
7h 11m
5 PM
7h 24m
8 PM
6h 56m

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

town in Columbia County, New York, United States

Germantown, NY

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Trip Overview

This 336.9-mile drive from Germantown, NY, to Staten Island, NY, will take you approximately 7 hours and 2 minutes to complete. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 80% of the journey on major expressways, making it a feasible day trip. You'll navigate through the Northeast region, staying within New York State for the entire journey. Budget around $55 for fuel, and plan for about two stops along the way. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 157.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so be prepared for extended periods of driving.

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

168.5 miles from Germantown, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 157.8 mi 3h 3m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Keystone Shortway 46.1 mi 59m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Route 10 East 9.2 mi 11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
I 84 3.7 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 157.8 mi, about 3h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on this road

236 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Haskell Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Haskell Road
3

Turn left

167 ft · 4 sec
4

Continue on Haskell Road

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Haskell Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto NY 305

0.5 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 305
6

Continue on NY 305

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Street
7

Continue on NY 305

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Genesee Street
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
9

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

158 mi · 3 hr 3 min · Southern Tier Expressway
10

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.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
18

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
19

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
20

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
23

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
28

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
32

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
33

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
34

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
35

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
36

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
37

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
38

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
39

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
40

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
41

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 · Clarke Avenue
51

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
52

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
53

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
54

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Given the 7-hour duration, departing early from Germantown is advisable to make the most of daylight and arrive in Staten Island without feeling rushed. You'll have two planned stops, but with the flexibility of a single-day trip, you can adjust these as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 157.8-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services can be spread out. The $55 fuel cost is an estimate, so factor in current prices.

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 168.5 miles from Germantown, NY, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 157.8 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 168.5 miles or 3h 22m 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 32m

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 Germantown, 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 Germantown, NY

This is one driving day of about 336.9 miles and 7h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Germantown, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 157.8 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

168 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

Corning, 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 168.5 miles from Germantown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 157.8 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 · 30min to go 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Summit, New Jersey

2.7 mi

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 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 2.7 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: 12–10 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

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0 mi from route

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Waverly, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18776642738

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Elmira, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Horseheads, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Five Below

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17189872708

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 36

5 decision points cluster between mile 162.8 and 322.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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162.8 mi into trip | ~3h 15m in | I 81

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
216.2 mi into trip | ~4h 18m 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
291.4 mi into trip | ~5h 50m 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
322.1 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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
322.3 mi into trip | ~6h 29m 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

$54.75 one way

$109.51 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $59.26 $118.53
premium $4.87 $64.54 $129.08
diesel $5.61 $74.38 $148.77

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Goethals Bridge $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$96–$121

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.1 1 $35.37 $16.17
Efficient EV 84.2 0 $29.48 $13.48
EV Truck/SUV 134.8 1 $47.17 $21.56

Gas CO2

118 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Germantown, NY

Afternoon in Germantown on Tuesday

Local time

2:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Tuesday

Local time

2:52 PM

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

6 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

7h 2m 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.

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 325.3
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 325.3
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 325.3
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 325.3
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...

11 mi from route ~27 min detour Free near mile 325.3
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 336.9
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 highway-focused drive for most of this 336.9-mile trip, with 80% of your journey on major interstates. You'll primarily be on the Southern Tier Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 157.8 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway, so settle in for some consistent highway cruising. While largely an interstate experience, the route offers a steady pace for covering significant distance efficiently.

80% 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: 157.8 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 162.8 miles in near I 81.

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 36 significant decision points across 336.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 162.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291.4 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 Germantown, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

Mt Pocono

216.2 mi in | ~4h 18m | via US 6

Milford

217 mi in | ~4h 19m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

291.4 mi in | ~5h 50m

Morristown Airport

305.6 mi in | ~6h 8m

New York City

316.9 mi in | ~6h 23m

Newark

316.9 mi in | ~6h 23m

About the Cities

Starting in Germantown, NY

Full guide →

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 7h 2m. Total distance: 336.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 157.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Staten Island, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 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 162.8 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 291.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island 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 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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.

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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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