Lindley, NY to Staten Island, NY is 258.6 miles and takes about 5h 27m via Keystone Shortway, Appalachian Thruway, and US Highway 15, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will take you across New York State, moving from the Northeast region of the state towards the metropolitan area. With a recommended single day of travel, this route is best suited for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll be spending a good portion of your time on surface roads, so keep that in mind as you plan your departure time.
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
129.3 miles from Lindley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
129.1 mi
2h 32m
Appalachian Thruway
62.5 mi
1h 9m
US Highway 15
11.7 mi
16m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Route 10 East
9.2 mi
11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
NJ 10
3.5 mi
4m
Staten Island Expressway
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 129.1 mi, about 2h 32m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 74 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,303 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,952
Quietest
midnight
~314 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lindley, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Morgan Creek Road
132 ft·6 sec·Morgan Creek Road
2
Turn right onto CR 115
2.2 mi·3 min·County Route 115
3
Continue on PA 287
0.1 mi·18 sec·Main Street
4
Turn right onto PA 49
0.6 mi·59 sec·Cowanesque Street
5
Continue on PA 49
0.2 mi·22 sec·Route 49
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 15 South: MansfieldUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 99; US 15
63 mi·1 hr 9 min·Appalachian Thruway
8
Take the exit onto US 15
0.2 mi·23 sec·US 15
Exit 27AToward US 15 South: LewisburgUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 15
159 ft·5 sec·US 15
Use the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 15
0.9 mi·2 min·Market Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn slight left onto US 15
1.3 mi·2 min·Montgomery Pike
12
Continue on US 15
12 mi·16 min·US Highway 15
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 15
2.9 mi·3 min·Westbranch Highway
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 80 East: BloomsburgUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·58 sec
16
Merge onto I 80
129 mi·2 hr 32 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
18
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
19
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
20
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
21
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
23
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
24
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
25
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
26
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
27
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
29
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
33
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
34
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
35
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
36
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
37
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
38
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
39
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
40
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
41
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
42
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
45
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
46
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
48
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
49
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
50
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
51
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
52
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
53
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
54
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
55
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given this is a single-day trip covering 258.6 miles, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Staten Island. Plan for at least one stop to break up the 5h 27m drive, especially since a significant portion is on surface roads. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $42, and remember that rural gas stations might be less frequent. The longest stretch without a major road change is 129.1 miles, so consider a fuel and stretch break before you reach that point.
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 129.3 miles from Lindley, NY, or about 2h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.1 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 57 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.3 miles or 2h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 14m
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 Lindley, 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 Lindley, NY
This is one driving day of about 258.6 miles and 5h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Lindley, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 129.1 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 35
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 243.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward US 15 South: Mansfield
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 15 South: Mansfield
7
66.2 mi into trip|~1h 15m in|US 15
Take the exit onto US 15 toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27A
Toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
8
213.1 mi into trip|~4h 15m 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
243.8 mi into trip|~4h 53m 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
243.9 mi into trip|~4h 54m 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
$45.68 one way
$91.37 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg91 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.86
$49.43
$98.86
premium
$5.28
$53.72
$107.43
diesel
$6.18
$62.91
$125.82
Estimated Tolls: $20.38
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Appalachian Thruway
(62.5 mi)$4.38
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
$46
Tolls
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.6
0
$27.15
$12.41
Efficient EV
64.7
0
$22.63
$10.34
EV Truck/SUV
103.4
1
$36.20
$16.55
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Lindley, NY
Evening
in Lindley on Saturday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Scattered Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
N 8 to 14 mph29% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:20AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:29AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Evening
in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
8:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
N 14 mph45% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 2:20AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 1:29AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
38°F
Litchfield, NY
129 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
9 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
5h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 249.7
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 249.7
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 249.7
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 249.7
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 249.7
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 258.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only 18% on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 129.1 miles on the Keystone Shortway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect to encounter frequent intersections and lower speed limits for much of the trip. The transition from highway to surface roads will likely involve a noticeable shift in traffic patterns and driving pace.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 3.1 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 35 significant decision points across 258.6 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 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,905 ft72 ft
Total Climb
2,343 ft
Total Descent
3,282 ft
Highest Point
1,905 ft
~170.1 mi in
Elevation Range
1,832 ft
Notable High Points
1,905 ft at ~170.1 miles+543 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lindley, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City, Newark, Hillside and Irvington.
Lindley is a small town in Stueben County, New York. It is just outside of the county's largest city, Corning. It is home to about 2,000 people (census, 1 April 2020)
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 5h 27m. Total distance: 258.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 129.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $20.38 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.
Yes — we found about 22 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 22 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 66.2 miles (US 15): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 213.1 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 10.9 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.
