Mina, NY to Staten Island, NY is 391.6 miles and takes about 8h 30m via Keystone Shortway and Southern Tier Expressway, with a fuel budget near $71 and an overnight recommendation. This trip will take you across parts of the Northeast, starting in upstate New York and heading towards the New York City metropolitan area. Given the duration and distance, you'll want to plan for at least two days of driving to make the most of it and avoid feeling rushed. It's a solid option for a multi-day drive that bridges two distinct regions of New York.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
195.8 miles from Mina, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
228.8 mi
4h 19m
PA 948
23.8 mi
35m
Southern Tier Expressway
18.3 mi
22m
US 62
15.6 mi
19m
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi
16m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Route 10 East
9.2 mi
11m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 228.8 mi, about 4h 19m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 49 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,184 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,640
Quietest
midnight
~276 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Mina, NY and Staten Island, NY.
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Start on Mina French Creek Road
58 ft·2 sec·Mina French Creek Road
2
Turn right onto NY 430
4.0 mi·6 min·NY 430
3
Continue on NY 430
1.0 mi·1 min·Sherman-Findley Lake Road
4
Continue on NY 430
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 76
0.1 mi·13 sec·Franklin Street
6
Continue on NY 76
0.4 mi·37 sec·Osborne Street
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·40 sec
8
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
18 mi·22 min·Southern Tier Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 60: Jamestown
10
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
11
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
12
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
13
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
14
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
16
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
17
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
18
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
20
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
21
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
22
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
23
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
24
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
25
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
26
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
31
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
32
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
33
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
34
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
35
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
36
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
37
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
38
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
39
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
40
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
41
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
42
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
43
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
44
Merge onto I 80
229 mi·4 hr 19 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
46
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
47
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
48
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
49
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
51
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
52
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
53
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
54
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
55
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
56
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
57
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
59
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
60
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
61
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
62
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
63
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
64
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
65
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
66
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
67
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
68
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
69
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
70
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
73
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
74
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
75
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
76
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
77
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
78
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
79
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
80
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
81
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
82
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
83
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
With an 8.5-hour estimated drive time, splitting this trip over two days is the way to go. Aim to depart in the morning to give yourself ample time to reach your overnight stop. You'll have about 228.8 miles of highway driving on the Keystone Shortway before you transition to surface roads. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially on the surface road portions, and plan your stops accordingly. The two recommended stops should be sufficient for breaks and refueling over two days.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195.8 miles from Mina, NY, or about 4h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 86 miles or 2h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.8 miles or 4h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 195.8 miles or 4h 28m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 2m
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 Mina, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mina, NY
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Mina, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 228.8 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 51
5 decision points cluster between mile 346.1 and 376.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
346.1 mi into trip|~7h 19m 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
7
361.6 mi into trip|~7h 39m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
371.9 mi into trip|~7h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
376.8 mi into trip|~7h 57m 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
376.9 mi into trip|~7h 57m 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
$63.35 one way
$126.70 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$68.75
$137.49
premium
$4.85
$74.74
$149.49
diesel
$4.80
$73.94
$147.88
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
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
$63
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.5
1
$41.12
$18.80
Efficient EV
97.9
1
$34.27
$15.66
EV Truck/SUV
156.6
1
$54.82
$25.06
Gas CO2
137 kg
EV CO2
46 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Mina, NY
Late night
in Mina on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Smoke
E 1 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
4:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Smoke
NW 6 to 9 mph0% chanceLive 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8h 30m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 378.1
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...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 378.1
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 378.1
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 378.1
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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 378.1
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 391.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a highway share of 25%, meaning much of your time will be spent on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 228.8 miles along the Keystone Shortway. Expect to transition from highway cruising to navigating through towns and more local roadways. The profile is mostly surface roads, so be prepared for varied speed limits and more frequent intersections as you get closer to your destination.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
83 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.8 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 346.1 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 51 significant decision points across 391.6 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 346.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,824 ft72 ft
Total Climb
1,888 ft
Total Descent
3,415 ft
Highest Point
1,824 ft
~111.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,751 ft
Notable High Points
1,695 ft at ~195.8 miles+680 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mina, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 228.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 196 miles on day one.
Expect about $16.00 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 33 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 33 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 346.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 371.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 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.
