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Trip from Hurley, 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

2h 30m

Distance

115.2 mi

185 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m

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

town in Ulster County, New York, United States

Hurley, NY

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Trip Overview

This 115.2-mile journey from Hurley, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with about 35% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost around $19 for this trip. Given its relatively short duration and mixed driving profile, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stop, making it convenient for a quick transit between these two points in the Northeast region.

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

57.6 miles from Hurley, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 60.6 mi 1h 9m
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
Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 60.6 mi, about 1h 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 29

63 ft · 3 sec · Hurley Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 29

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on CR 29

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Old Route 209
4

Turn left onto CR 29A

434 ft · 17 sec · Wynkoop Road
5

Turn left onto US 209

2.1 mi · 2 min · Clayton 'Peg Leg' Bates Highway
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
7

Merge onto NY 28

0.4 mi · 37 sec · State Route 28
8

Enter roundabout

340 ft · 4 sec
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway
9

Continue

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87: New York State Thruway
11

Merge onto I 87

61 mi · 1 hr 9 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
14

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.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
16

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

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
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
20

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
21

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
22

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
25

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.
26

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
27

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
28

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
31

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
32

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
33

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
34

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
35

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
36

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
37

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
38

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
39

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
40

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
41

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
42

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
43

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
44

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
45

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Given this is a manageable 1-day drive of just 2.5 hours, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that suits you best, perhaps avoiding peak rush hour traffic into the New York metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the 115.2 miles as needed, though the longest stretch is just over 60 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $19, and plan to refuel before hitting the more congested areas if necessary. A practical tip for this route: be aware of toll plazas, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike, and consider an E-ZPass to streamline your passage.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 57.6 miles from Hurley, NY, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.6 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 25 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 57.6 miles or 1h 8m 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 54m

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 Hurley, 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 Hurley, NY

This is one driving day of about 115.2 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Hurley, 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 60.6 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

58 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 Windsor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 57.6 miles from Hurley, 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 60.6 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 · final third

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paramus, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 43min to go 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monroe, New York

2.8 mi

Best coffee break · final third

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Hackensack, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 43min to go 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

South Hackensack, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

3 mi

Chuck E. Cheese

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Paramus, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12014871088

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

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

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Lily and Liam

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

Final third 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Englewood, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+12015675111

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12013477794

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

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

Liberty Science Center

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

+12012001000

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

Empty Sky Memorial

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+19082093108

Visit website

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

Lincoln Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+12019151388

Visit website

Statue City Cruises Liberty State Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm

+18775239849

Visit website

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 33

5 decision points cluster between mile 64.7 and 97.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

9
64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
66.1 mi into trip | ~1h 18m 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
96 mi into trip | ~1h 56m 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
97.5 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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
97.5 mi into trip | ~1h 59m 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

$18.96 one way

$37.93 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $20.50 $41.01
premium $4.92 $22.33 $44.66
diesel $5.61 $25.43 $50.87

Estimated Tolls: $3.68

New York State Thruway (60.6 mi) $3.03
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

$19

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 40.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.6 0 $12.10 $5.53
Efficient EV 28.8 0 $10.08 $4.61
EV Truck/SUV 46.1 0 $16.13 $7.37

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 18, 2026

Origin

Hurley, NY

Morning in Hurley on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday

Local time

9:55 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

E 3 to 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

63°F

Ramapo, NY

58 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

2h 30m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 99.3
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 99.3
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 99.3
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 99.3
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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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 99.3
View on nps.gov
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 99.3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

The drive offers a mixed experience, blending stretches of high-speed highway with other road types. With 35% of the route on highways, you'll encounter periods of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 60.6 miles on the New York State Thruway, providing a solid block of consistent driving. As you progress, the character of the drive will evolve, moving from the Thruway's open road feel to other major arteries and eventually into more urbanized settings as you approach Staten Island.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.6 mi on New York State Thruway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 64.7 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 33 significant decision points across 115.2 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 64.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

619 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

511 ft

Total Descent

637 ft

Highest Point

619 ft

~24.7 mi in

Elevation Range

614 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Hurley, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.

Jersey City

95.9 mi in | ~1h 56m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

95.9 mi in | ~1h 56m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

96 mi in | ~1h 56m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

97.5 mi in | ~1h 59m | via I 78; NJTP

About the Cities

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 2h 30m. Total distance: 115.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 60.6 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $3.68 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.

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 64.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 66.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 96 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island National Monument (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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