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Trip from Mechanicstown, 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 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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

Downtown Mechanicstown, NY, NY

Mechanicstown, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Staten Island, NY

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Trip Overview

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 .

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 22.7 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Schutt Road

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Schutt Road
2

Turn right onto CR 67

1.3 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward NY 17 East Use the left lane.
4

Merge onto NY 17

16 mi · 18 min · NY 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 Toll South: New York City Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 87

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
10

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.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
12

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
16

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
17

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
18

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
21

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.
22

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
23

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
24

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
27

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
28

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
29

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
30

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
31

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
32

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
33

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
34

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
35

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
36

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
37

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
38

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
39

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
40

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
41

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.9 miles from Mechanicstown, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.7 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 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.

Before You Leave

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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.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Mechanicstown, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 17 for about 22.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Paterson, NJ

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Blooming Grove, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paterson, NJ

Meal break

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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 25min to go 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $100 or ab

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

2.6 mi

Best coffee break · final third

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third · 41min to go 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Saddle River, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hoboken, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $100 or ab

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Sage Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+12017970500

Visit website

Manche Pani

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Airmont, New York

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18455334174

Visit website

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122289682

Visit website

Buena Vista Restaurant & Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 3–11 pm

+12123885040

Visit website

Le Tout Va Bien - French Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

New York, New York

Hours: 4–11 pm

+12122650190

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Expensive

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Elysian Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+12017985898

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Middletown, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

Early stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Pilot Travel Center

0 mi from route

Sloatsburg Service Area

0.1 mi from route

BUS STOP

0.3 mi from route

Alexander Hamilton Service Area

0.9 mi from route

Rest Area

0.9 mi from route

Middletown Rest Area

1.3 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.8 mi from route

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

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

New Jersey Aviation Hall of Fame

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Teterboro, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm

+12012886344

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

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

Mana Contemporary

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+12016042702

Visit website

Historic Reservoir #3 Preserve

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

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 30

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.

7
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward NY 17 East

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward NY 17 East
8
18.1 mi into trip | ~22m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
9
33.4 mi into trip | ~41m 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
34.8 mi into trip | ~42m 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
64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 20m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.62 one way

$27.24 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO2
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

New York State Thruway (13.7 mi) $0.68
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

$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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 25, 2026

Origin

Mechanicstown, NY

Late night in Mechanicstown on Sunday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

2:13 AM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Rain Showers

E 14 mph 90% chance Live forecast

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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 54m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.7 mi on NJ 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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.

Driving Effort 10/10

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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

18.1 mi in | ~22m

New York City

18.1 mi in | ~22m

Jersey City

64.5 mi in | ~1h 20m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

64.5 mi in | ~1h 20m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

64.7 mi in | ~1h 20m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

66.2 mi in | ~1h 23m | via I 78; NJTP

Brooklyn

78.1 mi in | ~1h 40m

About the Cities

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

Full guide →

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.7 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $1.33 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.

Yes — we found about 7 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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