Le Coucou
Later in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 54m
Distance
83.8 mi
135 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
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.
Mechanicstown, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Staten Island, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Mechanicstown, NY to Staten Island, NY is 83.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m via NJ 17 and NY 17, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, moving from one part of New York to another, primarily using major highways. You'll find this route straightforward and efficient, making it a good option if you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of detours. It's a solid choice for a single-day drive, especially if you're looking to minimize travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.9 miles from Mechanicstown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| NY 17 | 17.2 mi | 19m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| 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 |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicstown, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on Schutt Road
Turn right onto CR 67
Take the ramp
Merge onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right 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
With a drive time under two hours, this is definitely a same-day trip, offering plenty of flexibility for when you depart. Consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you get closer to Staten Island. The estimated fuel cost is around $14, so make sure you have enough for the round trip if needed. Since it's a relatively short drive, you won't need extensive stops, but it's always a good idea to plan for at least one brief break. Keep an eye on your GPS for any potential congestion alerts as you near the New York metropolitan area.
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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.9 miles or 52m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mechanicstown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mechanicstown, NY
This is one driving day of about 83.8 miles and 1h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 41.9 miles from Mechanicstown, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
New York, New York
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Sage Restaurant
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Best coffee break · final third
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Saddle River Cafe
Saddle River, New Jersey
Elysian Cafe
Hoboken, New Jersey
Later in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Airmont, New York
Hours: 9 am–3 pm
+18455334174
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122289682
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 3–11 pm
+12123885040
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~10 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 4–11 pm
+12122650190
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Around the midpoint, short detour
Saddle River, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+12012822300
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+12017985898
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Monroe, New York
Hours: 8 am–1 pm
+18457830901
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Later in the drive, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Ramsey, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+12018255835
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Hoboken, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+17183511611
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Teterboro, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12012886344
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16464208481
Near the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+12016042702
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
Around the midpoint, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 64.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward NY 17 East
Lane positioning matters here
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
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
Regular Gas
$13.62 one way
$27.24 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $14.74 | $29.48 |
| premium | $4.87 | $16.05 | $32.11 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $17.83 | $35.65 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.80 | $4.02 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.5 | 0 | $11.73 | $5.36 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Mechanicstown on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Rain Showers
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 67% of the 83.8 miles on major roads like NJ 17 and NY 17. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on NJ 17, covering 22.7 miles. The remaining portion will be on surface roads, likely with more local traffic and frequent intersections. Expect a mix of highway cruising and more stop-and-go driving as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NY 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 83.8 miles you will encounter 30 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 18.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 33.4 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mechanicstown, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Nyst: Albany
New York City
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Brooklyn
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 1h 54m. Total distance: 83.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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