Hartwick, NY to Staten Island, NY is 201.5 miles and takes about 4h 40m via NY 17 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York and New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a fairly straightforward drive that's mostly on major roadways, making it a practical option for a single-day transit. It's a good choice if you need to get from upstate New York down to the New York City metropolitan area efficiently.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.7 miles from Hartwick, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
70.1 mi
1h 23m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
State Highway 205
14.1 mi
19m
State Highway 206
13.7 mi
24m
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi
15m
Franklin-Walton Road
9 mi
12m
NY 357
6.4 mi
10m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 70.1 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hartwick, NY and Staten Island, NY.
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Start on NY 205
14 mi·19 min·State Highway 205
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Continue on NY 205; NY 23
2.3 mi·3 min·State Highway 23
3
Continue on CR 48A
0.2 mi·31 sec·County Highway 48A
4
Continue on CR 48
1.2 mi·3 min·County Highway 48
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 28
4.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 28
6
Continue on NY 357
6.4 mi·10 min·NY 357
7
Turn slight left onto CR 21
9.0 mi·12 min·Franklin-Walton Road
8
Continue on CR 21
3.6 mi·4 min·West Brook Road
9
Continue on CR 21
0.1 mi·20 sec·Franklin Road
10
Turn right onto CR 21
0.9 mi·2 min·Townsend Street
11
At end of road, turn left onto NY 10; NY 206
242 ft·8 sec·Delaware Street
12
Turn right onto NY 206
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto NY 206
0.9 mi·1 min·Stockton Avenue
14
Continue on NY 206
9.0 mi·16 min·State Highway 206
15
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
0.3 mi·47 sec·Bridge Street
16
Continue on NY 30; NY 206
2.8 mi·4 min·State Highway 30
17
Turn right onto NY 206; CR 7
4.6 mi·8 min·Cat Hollow Road
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Continue on NY 206; CR 7
4.7 mi·8 min·State Highway 206
19
Continue on NY 206; CR 91
1.6 mi·2 min·Rockland Road
20
Continue on NY 206; CR 179
0.3 mi·33 sec·Old Route 17
21
Turn right onto CR 124
0.2 mi·21 sec·Stewart Avenue
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·26 sec
Toward NY 17 East: New York CityUse the left lane.
23
Merge onto NY 17
69 mi·1 hr 22 min·NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York CityUse the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York CityUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 87
14 mi·15 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
28
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
29
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
31
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
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
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
35
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
36
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi·27 sec·12th Street Viaduct
37
Take the exit
236 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
38
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft·23 sec·Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
39
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft·5 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi·5 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 14AToward NJ 440: BayonneUse the right lane.
42
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi·17 sec·Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
43
Take the exit
357 ft·8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 440 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
45
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi·6 min·NJ 440
46
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
47
Take the exit
0.6 mi·55 sec
Exit 10EToward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
48
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
49
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
50
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
51
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
52
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
53
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
54
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
55
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
56
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
57
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
58
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
59
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
60
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 40m estimated drive time and 201.5 miles, this is a manageable one-day trip. Consider leaving early in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you get closer to Staten Island. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in where and when you choose to break. Keep an eye on your fuel level, as the longest stretch without a major change in roadway is over 70 miles on NY 17. The fuel cost estimate of $33 is helpful for budgeting, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.7 miles from Hartwick, NY, or about 2h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.1 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 44 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.7 miles or 2h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 45m
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 Hartwick, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hartwick, NY
This is one driving day of about 201.5 miles and 4h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Hartwick, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 70.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 66.4 and 182.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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66.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East: New York City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward NY 17 East: New York City
8
135.8 mi into trip|~3h 8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
151 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
152.4 mi into trip|~3h 28m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
182.3 mi into trip|~4h 6m 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
$32.75 one way
$65.50 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$35.44
$70.89
premium
$4.87
$38.60
$77.20
diesel
$5.40
$42.86
$85.72
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
New York State Thruway
(13.7 mi)$0.68
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)$0.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.4
0
$21.16
$9.67
Efficient EV
50.4
0
$17.63
$8.06
EV Truck/SUV
80.6
1
$28.21
$12.90
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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 24, 2026
Origin
Hartwick, NY
Night
in Hartwick on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Night
in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
43°F
Montgomery, NY
101 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
4h 40m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway, with 76% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a 70.1-mile stretch on NY 17, which means a significant segment of consistent cruising. After the highway portions, you'll transition to surface roads, likely encountering more local traffic and varied exit patterns as you approach your destination. The high percentage of highway driving suggests a generally smooth experience with fewer unexpected stops.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
60 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 70.1 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 66.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 201.5 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 66.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 135.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hartwick, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 201.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.1 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.33 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 9 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 135.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 151 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Staten Island, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
