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Trip from Hudson, 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

3h 3m

Distance

141.3 mi

227 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 27m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m

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

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Trip Overview

This 141.1-mile drive from Hudson, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is planned for a 2-hour and 38-minute travel time, making it a feasible one-day trip. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $23 for this journey. The route primarily utilizes local roads like South 3rd Street and Rhinebeck-Hudson Road, with a small portion on NY 9G, and features a turn-heavy profile. Given its shorter distance and local road focus, it offers a more relaxed pace. This drive stays within the Northeast region, traversing scenic parts of New York.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

70.7 miles from Hudson, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 83.1 mi 1h 35m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.7 mi 5m
NJ 440 4.5 mi 6m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road 2.4 mi 3m
State Highway 23 1.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 83.1 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Warren Street

82 ft · 11 sec · Warren Street
2

Turn left onto NY 9G; NY 23B

0.8 mi · 2 min · South 3rd Street
3

Continue on NY 9G; NY 23B

2.0 mi · 2 min · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
4

Take the ramp

341 ft · 6 sec
Toward NY 9G, NY 23 West
5

Merge onto NY 9G; NY 23

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Use the right lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto NY 23

10 ft · 0 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
7

Continue on NY 23

1.3 mi · 2 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
8

Continue on NY 23

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
10

Turn right onto CR 23B

0.3 mi · 44 sec · CR 23B
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87
12

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 South: NY City
14

Merge onto I 87

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
16

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
19

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

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
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
23

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
24

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
25

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
26

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
27

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
28

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.
29

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
30

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
31

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
34

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
35

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
36

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
37

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
38

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
39

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
41

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
42

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
43

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
44

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
45

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
46

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
47

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
48

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

With a duration of under three hours, this drive is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid rush hour and allow for a leisurely start. The route involves one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break to stretch your legs. Given the local road nature, keep an eye on your speed and be mindful of the frequent turns indicated in the route profile. Your estimated fuel cost is $23, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you begin this straightforward New York excursion.

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 70.7 miles from Hudson, NY, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 31 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 70.7 miles or 1h 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 2h 22m

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 Hudson, 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 Hudson, NY

This is one driving day of about 141.3 miles and 3h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Hudson, 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 New York State Thruway for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

71 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

New Paltz, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 70.7 miles from Hudson, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.

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

Cafe Mutton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hudson, New York

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15186716230

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newburgh, New York

1.5 mi

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Athens, New York

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Cafe Mutton

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hudson, New York

Hours: 5–9 pm

+15186716230

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 60.6

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Seconds Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Athens, New York

Hours: Closed

+18389450702

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 121.1

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 111

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 10.1

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 10.1

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 10.1

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 111

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Expensive mile 101

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 121.1

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.1

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 121.1

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Healing Bean Cafe | Arts and Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 131.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13474974202

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 90.9

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 121.1

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60.6

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 60.6

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60.6

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 121.1

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 60.6

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 60.6

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 111

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 141.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 121.1

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 111

Teterboro, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12012886344

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 141.3

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 141.3

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 121.1

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 111

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 90.9 and 123.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
90.9 mi into trip | ~1h 50m 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
92.3 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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
122.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m 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
7
123.6 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
123.7 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.26 one way

$46.52 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 49 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $25.15 $50.30
premium $4.92 $27.39 $54.77
diesel $5.61 $31.20 $62.39

Estimated Tolls: $4.81

New York State Thruway (83.1 mi) $4.16
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

$23

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.4 0 $14.84 $6.78
Efficient EV 35.3 0 $12.36 $5.65
EV Truck/SUV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04

Gas CO2

49 kg

EV CO2

17 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 16, 2026

Origin

Hudson, NY

Morning in Hudson on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

35°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

10:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

49°F

Ramapo, NY

71 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

13 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

3h 3m 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.

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 126.7
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 126.7
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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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 126.7
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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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 126.7
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Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 121.8
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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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 121.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive, as this route has a 0% highway share. You'll spend your time navigating through communities and along local thoroughfares rather than on high-speed interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, suggesting frequent turns and changes in speed limits. This means you'll be actively engaged with the road, enjoying a more intimate connection with the landscape as you progress through towns and countryside.

Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
48 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 83.1 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 90.9 miles in near NY 17.

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 34 significant decision points across 141.3 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 90.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.2 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 Hudson, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.

Jersey City

122.1 mi in | ~2h 29m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

122.1 mi in | ~2h 29m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

122.2 mi in | ~2h 29m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

123.7 mi in | ~2h 32m | via I 78; NJTP

About the Cities

Starting in Hudson, NY

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Founded 1785

Hudson is a beautiful small former whaling city in Columbia County, part of New York's Hudson Valley.

Top landmarks

  • • Hudson Historic District — historic district in Hudson, New York
  • • Houses at 37–47 North Fifth Street — historic house
  • • Rossman-Prospect Avenue Historic District — historic district in the United States

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 3h 3m. Total distance: 141.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.1 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.81 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.

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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 90.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 92.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.2 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 Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Staten Island, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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