Chuck E. Cheese
Later in the drive, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hurley, NY
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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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Hurley, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on CR 29
Turn right onto CR 29
Continue on CR 29
Turn left onto CR 29A
Turn left onto US 209
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 28
Enter roundabout
Continue
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
Turn left onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
Continue on Corona Avenue
Turn right onto Croft Court
Arrive at destination
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.
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.
Open the route before leaving Hurley, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · final third
Paramus, New Jersey
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Yossies Cafe & Restaurant
Monroe, New York
Best coffee break · final third
Hackensack, New Jersey
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Amano Cafe
New York, New York
Later in the drive, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Newburgh, New York
Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm
+18457874527
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Later in the drive, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+17189870192
Later in the drive, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Later in the drive, ~12 min detour
Englewood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+12015675111
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12013477794
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+17183511611
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
+12012001000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16464208481
Near the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19082093108
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–10 pm
+12019151388
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+18775239849
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12016042702
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$18.96 one way
$37.93 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Hurley on Tuesday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday
Local time
9:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
511 ft
Total Descent
637 ft
Highest Point
619 ft
~24.7 mi in
Elevation Range
614 ft
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
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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