Chuck E. Cheese
Near the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 54m
Distance
228.6 mi
368 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$38
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sherburne, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
This 228.6-mile journey from Sherburne, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes. You'll be spending a significant amount of time on highways, with 84% of the route focused on this type of driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $35, making it a budget-friendly option for a day trip. The drive is primarily contained within New York, offering a straightforward transition from upstate to the metropolitan area. With only one recommended stop and a longest continuous stretch of 106 miles, this route is well-suited for a direct trip.
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
114.3 miles from Sherburne, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 106 mi | 2h 12m |
| State Highway 8 | 36.8 mi | 41m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| New York State Thruway | 13.7 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 12 | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| Rexford Street | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
Step-by-step road directions between Sherburne, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on NY 80
Turn left onto NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Continue on NY 12
Turn left onto NY 23
Turn right onto NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 17
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 87
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 3
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
Turn left onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
Continue on Corona Avenue
Turn right onto Croft Court
Arrive at destination
Given the 4-hour and 54-minute duration, this route is comfortably a one-day drive. To make the most of your time, consider departing early in the morning to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you get closer to Staten Island. With a longest stretch of 106 miles, planning one fuel and rest stop midway is a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as it’s always better to refuel before you’re running on fumes. The $35 fuel cost is an estimate, so monitor prices along your route. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility in timing your departure and stops.
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.
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 50 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 114.3 miles or 2h 21m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Sherburne, 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 Sherburne, NY
This is one driving day of about 228.6 miles and 4h 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
114 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.
A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 114.3 miles from Sherburne, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 106 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · home stretch
Paramus, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Le Coucou
New York, New York
Coppola Cafe
New York, New York
Best coffee break · home stretch
Hackensack, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Wonderland Play and Party
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Amano Cafe
New York, New York
Near the end, short detour
Paramus, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+12014871088
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm
+12122714252
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+19294309955
Near the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+17189870192
Near the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–12 pm
+17189791600
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+12122289682
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17183513235
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–6 pm
+15858883232
Visit websiteNear the end, ~9 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12123651060
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
New York, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12125642723
Later in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 8 am–10 pm
+18777983752
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Middletown, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887800062
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Central Valley, New York
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Jersey City, New Jersey
+12012001000
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+17183511611
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16464208481
Near the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+19082093108
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 8:30 am–3 pm
+18775239849
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Jersey City, New Jersey
Hours: 9:45 am–4:45 pm
+18329600009
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
New York, New York
Hours: 10:30 am–4 pm
+12123633200
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 162.9 and 209.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 Toll South: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$37.63 one way
$75.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $40.69 | $81.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $50.47 | $100.94 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.33
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
$38
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 80 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 68.6 | 0 | $24.00 | $10.97 |
| Efficient EV | 57.2 | 0 | $20.00 | $9.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 91.4 | 1 | $32.00 | $14.63 |
Gas CO2
80 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Sherburne on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday
Local time
10:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 84% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll navigate using NY 17 and NJ 17, among other state highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 106 miles on NY 17, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route that prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, allowing you to cover ground quickly. The character of the road will likely shift as you approach your destination, transitioning from more open highway conditions to denser traffic.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 162.9 miles in.
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 32 significant decision points across 228.6 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 162.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 163.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 178.2 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sherburne, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Nyst: Albany, New York City, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
Nyst: Albany
New York City
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 228.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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