Owasco, NY to Staten Island, NY is 246.2 miles and takes about 5h 28m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Northeast region, predominantly in New York. With a recommended single day, it's a straightforward trip that mostly sticks to major highways. Plan for a solid half-day of driving to cover the distance efficiently.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
123.1 miles from Owasco, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
98.8 mi
1h 57m
Keystone Shortway
46.1 mi
59m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
NY 41A
13.5 mi
22m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Route 10 East
9.2 mi
11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
State Highway 38A
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Owasco, NY and Staten Island, NY.
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Start on NY 38A
0.7 mi·1 min·East Lake Road
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Continue on NY 38A
1.4 mi·2 min·State Route 38A
3
Continue on NY 38A
0.5 mi·54 sec·State Route 38A
4
Continue on NY 38A
4.1 mi·5 min·State Highway 38A
5
Turn left onto Burdock Road
0.9 mi·3 min·Burdock Road
6
Continue on New Hope Road
1.0 mi·2 min·New Hope Road
7
Turn right onto NY 41A
13 mi·22 min·NY 41A
8
At end of road, turn right onto NY 41
2.5 mi·3 min·NY 41
9
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi·2 min·North West Street
10
Take the ramp
0.7 mi·1 min
Use the left lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
12
Merge onto I 81
45 mi·54 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
17
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
18
Merge onto I 80
46 mi·59 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
21
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
22
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
23
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
26
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
28
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
29
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
31
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
33
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
35
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
36
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
37
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
38
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
39
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
40
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
41
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
42
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
43
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
44
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
47
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
48
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
49
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
50
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
51
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
52
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
53
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
54
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
55
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
56
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
57
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 5 hour 28 minute estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to arrive with plenty of daylight. The single stop suggested is likely sufficient, but you can always pull over if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially since the longest stretch without a major exit could be nearly 100 miles on I 81. Since this is a one-day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on traffic conditions.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 123.1 miles from Owasco, NY, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 54 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 123.1 miles or 2h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 18m
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 Owasco, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Owasco, NY
This is one driving day of about 246.2 miles and 5h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Owasco, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 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 38
5 decision points cluster between mile 72.1 and 231.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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72.1 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
125.5 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
200.7 mi into trip|~4h 17m 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
8
231.4 mi into trip|~4h 55m 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
231.5 mi into trip|~4h 55m 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
$40.53 one way
$81.05 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$43.82
$87.64
premium
$4.92
$47.72
$95.44
diesel
$5.61
$54.36
$108.72
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
$41
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.9
0
$25.85
$11.82
Efficient EV
61.6
0
$21.54
$9.85
EV Truck/SUV
98.5
1
$34.47
$15.76
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 20, 2026
Origin
Owasco, NY
Morning
in Owasco on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning
in Staten Island on Tuesday
Local time
8:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Sunny
NW 21 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 1:57PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 8:03AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
5h 28m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is mostly highway driving, with 68% of the 246.2 miles on major roads like I 81 and I 380. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 98.8 miles on I 81, so be prepared for extended periods of cruising. The highway portion will likely conclude as you approach the more urbanized areas near Staten Island, transitioning to surface roads.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
57 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72.1 miles in near I 81.
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 38 significant decision points across 246.2 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 72.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Owasco, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark - among others.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 246.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 98.8 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 20 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 1 meaningful breaks. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 72.1 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 125.5 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 200.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.5 hours each way, a round trip means 11.0 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.
