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Trip from Moira, NY to Staten Island, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 51m

Distance

368 mi

592 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
7h 42m ★
6 AM
7h 52m
8 AM
8h 10m
10 AM
7h 58m
12 PM
7h 56m
3 PM
7h 59m
5 PM
8h 9m
8 PM
7h 46m

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

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human settlement in Franklin County, New York, United States of America

Moira, NY

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Trip Overview

Spanning 360.3 miles from Moira to Staten Island, this journey across New York state takes approximately 6 hours and 28 minutes of pure drive time. Since the entire trip stays within the Northeast region, you will experience a consistent transition from the northern reaches of the state down to the metropolitan coast. Given the duration, this route is manageable as a single-day commitment if you get an early start, though you should budget about $59 for fuel to cover the distance. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than a quick interstate sprint, as the path relies on State Route 11, Highway 5, and West Main Street. It is a straightforward trip that functions well for those looking to traverse the state without the monotony of high-speed thruways.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

184 miles from Moira, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 2m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 87 118.6 mi 2h 17m
Adirondack Northway 103.7 mi 2h 1m
Adirondack Trail 31 mi 42m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
State Highway 73 18.7 mi 27m
State Route 11 12.4 mi 16m
Cascade Road 5.3 mi 7m
Saranac-Placid Road 4.9 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Highway 5

139 ft · 6 sec · County Highway 5
2

Turn right onto US 11

12 mi · 16 min · State Route 11
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on US 11

0.5 mi · 37 sec · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto NY 11B; NY 30

0.7 mi · 1 min · Finney Boulevard
5

Continue on NY 30

31 mi · 42 min · Adirondack Trail
6

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street
7

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86
8

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road
9

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86
10

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street
11

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue
12

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street
13

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street
14

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street
15

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue
16

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road
17

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road
18

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road
19

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73
20

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N
21

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73
22

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9
23

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward I 87 South
24

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway
Use the slight right lane.
25

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87
Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.
26

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87
Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
27

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87
Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

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.
29

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
30

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.
31

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
32

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

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
35

Take the exit

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

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
37

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
38

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
39

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
40

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
41

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.
42

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
43

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
44

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
46

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
47

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
48

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
49

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
50

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
51

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
52

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
53

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
54

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
55

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
56

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
57

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
58

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
59

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
60

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
61

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 6-hour and 28-minute journey, aim to depart early in the morning to beat local traffic congestion near your destination. You have the flexibility to complete this trip in one day, but remember to factor in at least one planned stop to stretch your legs and refuel your vehicle. With a fuel cost estimate of $59, keeping a close eye on your tank levels before hitting the more rural segments of Highway 5 will help you avoid unnecessary stress. Since this is a turn-heavy route, rely on a reliable GPS system to manage the constant transitions between State Route 11 and West Main Street. Staying alert is key, as the local nature of these roads means you will encounter frequent intersections that require your full focus.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184 miles from Moira, NY, or about 4h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 81 miles or 1h 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184 miles or 4h 2m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 26m

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 Moira, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Moira, NY

This is one driving day of about 368 miles and 7h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Moira, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Albany, NY

184 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

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfmoon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184 miles from Moira, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Newburgh, New York

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 289.2

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

1.2 mi

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catskill, New York

1.9 mi

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 341.7

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 236.6

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 236.6

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 236.6

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 341.7

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 341.7

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 289.2

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 315.5

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 289.2

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+18455621000

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 368

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Latourette Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Boulevard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18338004343

Visit website

Tysens Park Shopping Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 368

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Five Below

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 368

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17189872708

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 37

5 decision points cluster between mile 199 and 348.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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199 mi into trip | ~4h 20m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...
7
199.8 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 South: New York
9
317.6 mi into trip | ~6h 38m 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
319 mi into trip | ~6h 39m 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
348.9 mi into trip | ~7h 17m 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

$60.58 one way

$121.15 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $65.50 $131.00
premium $4.92 $71.33 $142.65
diesel $5.61 $81.25 $162.50

Estimated Tolls: $0.65

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

$61

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$86–$111

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 128.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.4 1 $38.64 $17.66
Efficient EV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72
EV Truck/SUV 147.2 1 $51.52 $23.55

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Moira, NY

Afternoon in Moira on Sunday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

4:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

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

10 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

7h 51m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a drive that prioritizes local navigation over fast-paced highway cruising. With a highway share of 0%, you should anticipate a technical, turn-heavy experience that keeps you engaged behind the wheel throughout the entire 360.3-mile trek. The road's personality is defined by its reliance on local arteries like State Route 11 and Highway 5, which demand more attention than a standard interstate commute. Because there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, your pace will fluctuate as you navigate through various town centers and rural corridors. It is an ideal route for drivers who prefer a hands-on experience and want to see the changing landscape of New York up close at a steady, manageable speed.

Only 54% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
61 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.6 mi on I 87.

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 199 miles in near I 87.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 37 significant decision points across 368 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 199 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 317.6 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 Moira, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.

Albany

199 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 87

New York

199 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 87

Buffalo

199 mi in | ~4h 20m | via I 87

Jersey City

348.8 mi in | ~7h 17m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

348.8 mi in | ~7h 17m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

348.9 mi in | ~7h 17m

About the Cities

Starting in Moira, NY

Full guide →

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 7h 51m. Total distance: 368 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 51m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.6 miles on I 87. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.65 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 199 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 199.8 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 317.6 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.9 hours each way, a round trip means 15.7 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.

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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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