If you are planning a trip from Port Jervis to Staten Island, expect a straightforward 89-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours to complete. This drive remains entirely within New York, transitioning from the rural Northeast setting of Port Jervis down toward the urban environment of Staten Island. Because the duration is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can anticipate a fuel budget of roughly $14 for the trip, making it a budget-friendly option. This route is best approached as a direct transit rather than a multi-stop tour, as it is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Port Jervis, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NJ 23
18.8 mi
25m
Walling Avenue
18.1 mi
27m
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
9.8 mi
11m
NJ 21
9 mi
14m
US 1
4.5 mi
6m
NJ 3
4.4 mi
5m
US 46
3.7 mi
4m
Staten Island Expressway
3.1 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 18.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Jervis, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on this road
38 ft·5 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
0.3 mi·44 sec·Pike Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn right onto US 6; US 209
1.7 mi·1 min·East Main Street
4
Turn right onto CR 15
0.4 mi·31 sec·CR 15
5
Continue on NJ 23
13 mi·17 min·NJ 23
6
Continue on NJ 23
18 mi·27 min·Walling Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi·11 min·Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
8
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi·7 min·NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
297 ft·7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
11
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi·2 min·US 46
12
Continue on US 46
1.6 mi·1 min·US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
4.4 mi·5 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 21 South: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NJ 21
9.0 mi·14 min·NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi·17 sec·US 1; US 9
17
Continue on US 1; US 9
4.3 mi·5 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·18 sec·Bayway
19
Continue on NJ 439
0.6 mi·1 min·Bayway
20
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
22
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
23
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
26
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
27
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
29
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
30
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
31
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
33
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
34
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
35
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
36
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a 2-hour drive without planned stops, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Avoid peak commuting hours if possible, as the reliance on local roads can make your travel time unpredictable during heavy traffic. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you leave Port Jervis, as the $14 estimated cost assumes steady driving conditions. Because there are no designated stops on this route, make sure you are comfortable with a continuous two-hour stint behind the wheel before heading out. A helpful tip for this specific path is to double-check your GPS settings to ensure you are prioritizing the route through Pike Street and Walling Avenue to avoid unnecessary detours through local residential zones.
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 40.8 miles from Port Jervis, NY, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 57m 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 36m
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 Port Jervis, 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 Port Jervis, NY
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Port Jervis, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NJ 23 for about 18.8 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 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 77.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Turn right onto US 6; US 209 / Pike Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
42.8 mi into trip|~1h in|NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Take the exit toward NJ 21 South: Newark
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 21 South: Newark
6
76.3 mi into trip|~1h 47m in|I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 49m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.45 one way
$26.90 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$14.54
$29.08
premium
$4.92
$15.84
$31.67
diesel
$5.61
$18.04
$36.08
Estimated Tolls: $16.69
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)$0.69
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
$13
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
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 15, 2026
Origin
Port Jervis, NY
Morning
in Port Jervis on Sunday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
6:28 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.
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
9 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
2h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 64.8
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...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 64.8
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 64.8
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...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 64.8
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...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 64.8
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 59.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route relies on local roads such as Pike Street, East Main Street, and Walling Avenue to navigate toward your destination. With a 0% highway share, you will be navigating local traffic patterns rather than cruising at high speeds on open expressways. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you will experience a constant change of pace as you move through local corridors. Expect a more technical driving experience than you would find on a major highway, requiring you to stay alert through every turn.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.8 mi on NJ 23.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Walling Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 6; US 209 / Pike Street.
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 22 significant decision points across 81.7 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: near the start (US 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Port Jervis, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
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 2h 1m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.8 miles on NJ 23. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.69 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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 6; US 209 / Pike Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 42.8 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 57.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
