Trip from Norfolk, 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

8h 8m

Distance

370.5 mi

596 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

8h 0m ★

6 AM

8h 8m

8 AM

8h 25m

10 AM

8h 14m

12 PM

8h 12m

3 PM

8h 15m

5 PM

8h 24m

8 PM

8h 3m

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

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Norfolk, NY

Peter Olexa

Trip Overview

This 370.5-mile journey from Norfolk, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is best tackled over two days, with an estimated driving time of 8 hours and 8 minutes. Primarily following I-87, also known as the Adirondack Northway, and State Highway 56, this route offers a highway-focused experience through the Northeast region. With a projected fuel cost of around $61 and two recommended stops, it's a manageable trip that avoids feeling overly rushed when spread out. While it's a significant distance, breaking it up makes the drive much more comfortable than attempting it in a single day.

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

185.2 miles from Norfolk, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	77 mi	1h 30m
State Highway 56	35 mi	51m
State Highway 28N	30.3 mi	43m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
Adirondack Trail	19.3 mi	27m
State Route 3	14.8 mi	20m
Olmstedville Road	4.8 mi	7m

Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hepburn Street

148 ft · 9 sec · Hepburn Street

Turn right onto 38A

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 56

4.3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Continue on NY 56

3.6 mi · 4 min · State Highway 56

Continue on NY 56

1.1 mi · 3 min · Market Street

Turn left onto US 11

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Elm Street

Turn right onto Park Street

248 ft · 7 sec · Park Street

Keep slight left at fork onto Park Street

198 ft · 7 sec · Park Street

Continue on NY 56

1.0 mi · 2 min · Pierrepont Avenue

Continue on NY 56

31 mi · 47 min · State Highway 56

At end of road, turn left onto NY 3

15 mi · 20 min · State Route 3

Continue on NY 3

1.0 mi · 2 min · Main Street

Continue on NY 3

1.2 mi · 2 min · Demars Boulevard

Continue on NY 3

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Lake Street

Turn left onto NY 3

282 ft · 12 sec · Mill Street

Turn right onto NY 30

0.2 mi · 33 sec · East Park Street

Turn left onto NY 30

1.9 mi · 3 min · Wawbeek Avenue

Continue on NY 30

0.8 mi · 1 min · Adirondack Trail

Continue on NY 30

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Moody Road

Continue on NY 30

18 mi · 25 min · Adirondack Trail

Continue on NY 30

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lake Street

Continue on NY 30

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Adirondack Trail

At end of road, turn left onto NY 28N

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 28N

Continue on NY 28N

2.5 mi · 3 min · Newcomb Road

Continue on NY 28N

30 mi · 41 min · State Highway 28N

Turn slight left onto CR 30

2.8 mi · 4 min · A P Morse Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto Donnelly Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Donnelly Road

Continue on CR 29

1.2 mi · 1 min · County Highway 29

Continue on CR 19

4.8 mi · 7 min · Olmstedville Road

Turn straight onto US 9

0.2 mi · 38 sec · US 9

Turn left onto Valley Farm Road

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Valley Farm Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Merge onto I 87

77 mi · 1 hr 30 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

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.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

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.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Use the left lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

Toward NJ 440

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec

Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440

Continue on NY 440

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

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec

Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour, 8-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Staten Island. With two recommended stops, plan to break up the 370.5 miles into two manageable driving segments, aligning with the recommended two-day trip. The longest stretch on I-87 is over 100 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as services can sometimes be spread out on interstate highways; the estimated fuel cost is $61.

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 185.2 miles from Norfolk, NY, or about 4h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 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 82 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 185.2 miles or 4h 17m 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 185.2 miles or 4h 17m

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 6h 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Norfolk, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 Norfolk, NY

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY

Aim for roughly 185 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Norfolk, 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 I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

185 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Albany, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

185 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 185 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Halfmoon, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 185.2 miles from Norfolk, 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.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 185 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 291.1

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

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Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rutherford, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Catskill, New York

1.1 mi

Golden Krust Carribean Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

Hours: 8:15 am–7:45 pm

+18457874527

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 344

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

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Barnwood Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 238.2

Catskill, New York

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15189432200

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Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 238.2

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

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Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 238.2

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

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Kelly's Roots Cafe And Marketplace

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.8

Queensbury, New York

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+15187416141

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 370.5

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 370.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

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C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 344

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 344

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

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Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18337484267

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 291.1

New Windsor, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 317.5

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 291.1

Newburgh, New York

1.8 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2 mi from route

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 370.5

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 370.5

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 370.5

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

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Latourette Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 370.5

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 370.5

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 370.5

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 370.5

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 370.5

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 41

5 decision points cluster between mile 201.4 and 351.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

201.4 mi into trip | ~4h 36m 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...

202.3 mi into trip | ~4h 38m 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

320 mi into trip | ~6h 54m 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

321.4 mi into trip | ~6h 56m 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

351.3 mi into trip | ~7h 34m 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

$60.99 one way

$121.97 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 130 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$65.95	$131.89
premium	$4.92	$71.81	$143.62
diesel	$5.61	$81.80	$163.60

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

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$192–$302

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Queensbury, NY

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

10 DCFC

ChargeSmart EV - Queensbury

Queensbury, NY

CHARGESMART_EV

8 DCFC

Aviation Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Queensbury, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Gansevoort, NY

Tesla

8 DCFC

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Chestertown, NY

Tesla

6 DCFC

Stewart's Shops - Tesla Supercharger

Potsdam, NY

Tesla

4 DCFC

EVolve NY Potsdam

Potsdam, NY

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Warren Ford

Warrensburg, NY

FORD_CHARGE

2 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 4 Electrify America: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 1 CHARGESMART_EV: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	111.1	1	$38.90	$17.78
Efficient EV	92.6	1	$32.42	$14.82
EV Truck/SUV	148.2	1	$51.87	$23.71

Gas CO2

130 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 18, 2026

Origin

Norfolk, NY

Late night in Norfolk on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Mostly Sunny

S 7 to 16 mph 12% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

12:27 AM

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.

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

27 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

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6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 357.7

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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive for about 65% of this route. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I-87, the Adirondack Northway, where the longest uninterrupted stretch measures 118.6 miles. This section offers a consistent pace, allowing for steady progress. As you transition, State Highway 56 will introduce different driving dynamics, potentially offering more varied scenery and a change of pace from the interstate. Overall, the character is geared towards efficient travel between your starting and ending points in New York.

65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

70 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

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 87 and Adirondack Northway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 201.4 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 41 significant decision points across 370.5 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 201.4 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 202.3 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 320 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 Norfolk, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York, Buffalo, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken.

Albany

201.4 mi in | ~4h 36m | via I 87

New York

201.4 mi in | ~4h 36m | via I 87

Buffalo

201.4 mi in | ~4h 36m | via I 87

Jersey City

351.2 mi in | ~7h 34m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

351.2 mi in | ~7h 34m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

351.3 mi in | ~7h 34m

About the Cities

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

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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).

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.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 185 miles on day one.

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.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island 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 8.1 hours each way, a round trip means 16.3 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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