Origin
Salisbury, NY
Late night in Salisbury on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Salisbury, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
234.8 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 8m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Salisbury, NY
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Trip Overview
This 234.8-mile journey from Salisbury, NY to Staten Island, NY is a manageable one-day drive, estimated to take just under 5 hours. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway and NJ 17, with a portion on State Highway 29, experiencing a route that's about 28% highway. With a projected fuel cost of $39 and just one recommended stop, it’s designed for efficiency. This trip stays within the Northeast region, offering a practical transition between two New York locations. It's a straightforward drive that should fit comfortably within a single day.
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
117.4 miles from Salisbury, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 151.4 mi | 2h 54m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 29 | 18.6 mi | 25m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| County Highway 116 | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| State Highway 334 | 4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 151.4 mi, about 2h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salisbury, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on CR 114
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Military Road
2
Continue on CR 83
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West State Street
3
Continue on NY 29
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
West State Street
4
Continue on NY 29
19 mi
·
25 min
·
State Highway 29
5
Turn right onto CR 116
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
County Highway 116
6
Turn straight onto NY 67
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
State Highway 67
7
Turn left onto CR 116
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
County Highway 116
8
Continue on NY 334
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
State Highway 334
9
Continue on NY 334
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 334
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 334
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 334
11
Continue on NY 334
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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Cayadutta Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto NY 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto Broadway
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Broadway
14
Turn left onto Park Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Park Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto NY 30A
521 ft
·
14 sec
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South Bridge Street
16
Continue on NY 30A
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
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Main Street
17
Turn left onto Riverside Drive
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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Riverside Drive
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 90
19
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
this road
20
Merge onto I 90
33 mi
·
38 min
·
New York State Thruway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Use the slight right lane.
22
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.
23
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
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I 287; NJ 17
24
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.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
26
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
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
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
30
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
31
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
32
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
33
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
34
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
35
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.
36
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
37
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
38
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
40
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
41
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
42
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
43
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
45
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
46
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
47
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
48
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
49
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
50
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
51
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
52
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
53
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
54
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
55
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 59-minute estimated duration, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid significant traffic, especially as you approach Staten Island. Plan for one stop around the midpoint to break up the 234.8 miles, perhaps utilizing the longest stretch on the New York State Thruway as a good opportunity for a brief rest. Keep an eye on your fuel, budgeting around $39 for the trip. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the numerous turns on the local road sections, which require a bit more attention than a pure interstate drive.
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 117.4 miles from Salisbury, NY, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.4 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 52 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.4 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 55m
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 Salisbury, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Salisbury, NY
This is one driving day of about 234.8 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Salisbury, 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 New York State Thruway for about 151.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
117 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.4 miles from Salisbury, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.4 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 355 decision points cluster between mile 66.2 and 217 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
66.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto New York State Thruway toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 87 South: New York, Boston
9
184.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 45m 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
185.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 47m 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
215.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 25m 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
7
217 mi into trip
|
~4h 27m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.06 one way
$74.12 round trip
$4.01/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $41.42 | $82.85 |
| premium | $4.86 | $44.94 | $89.87 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $43.39 | $86.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.22
New York State Thruway
(151.4 mi)
$7.57
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
$37
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.4 | 0 | $24.65 | $11.27 |
| Efficient EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.87 | $15.03 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
12:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
49°F
Ramapo, NY
117 mi in
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
42 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
4h 59m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile for this 234.8-mile trip. While 28% of your journey involves highway driving, the majority will be on more localized roads, punctuated by frequent turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 151.4 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of more consistent travel before you transition to the more varied road conditions. This route will likely feel like a mix of steady highway cruising and more engaging, stop-and-go local navigation.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
55 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 151.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
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 66.2 miles in near New York State Thruway.
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 35 significant decision points across 234.8 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 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Salisbury, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Boston, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
Boston
66.2 mi in
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~1h 29m
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via New York State Thruway
Jersey City
215.5 mi in
|
~4h 24m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
215.5 mi in
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~4h 24m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
215.6 mi in
|
~4h 25m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
217.1 mi in
|
~4h 27m
|
via I 78; NJTP
About the Cities
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 4h 59m. Total distance: 234.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 151.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.22 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 66.2 miles (New York State Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 184.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 185.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 5.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 10.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Staten Island, NY, but most travelers stay overnight.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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