Sheridan, NY to Staten Island, NY is 393 miles and takes about 8h 36m via Southern Tier Expressway and I-81, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you start early. This trip primarily stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region towards the more densely populated areas of the state. Given its mostly highway profile and estimated duration, it's a solid option for a single, long day of driving or a more relaxed two-day trip. You'll want to plan your stops strategically to make the most of the 8.5-hour drive time.
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
196.5 miles from Sheridan, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 22m into the drive
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Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,553 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,185
Quietest
midnight
~450 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, NY and Staten Island, NY.
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Start on US 20
95 ft·8 sec·East Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto CTR 79
1.4 mi·3 min·Center Road
3
Turn left onto NY 39
2.6 mi·3 min·State Highway 39
4
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi·43 sec·Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 39
0.6 mi·1 min·Lodi Street
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Continue on NY 39
8.0 mi·11 min·State Highway 39
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Continue on NY 39
1.1 mi·1 min·Main Street
8
Continue on NY 39
1.6 mi·2 min·State Highway 39
9
Continue on NY 39
1.0 mi·1 min·State Highway 39
10
Continue on NY 39
0.5 mi·50 sec·West Main Street
11
Turn straight onto US 62; NY 39
382 ft·7 sec·East Main Street
12
Turn left onto US 62; NY 39
0.7 mi·1 min·Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto US 62; NY 39
1.8 mi·2 min·Sand Hill Road
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Turn right onto NY 39
8.7 mi·14 min·Main Street
15
Continue on NY 39
4.2 mi·5 min·State Highway 39
16
Continue on NY 39
2.5 mi·6 min·West Main Street
17
Continue on NY 39
7.7 mi·8 min·Springville Sardinia Highway
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Continue on NY 39
0.2 mi·10 sec·State Highway 39
19
Continue on NY 39
1.4 mi·1 min·Schutt Road
20
Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39
0.6 mi·56 sec·State Highway 16
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Continue on NY 16; NY 39
0.2 mi·26 sec·Olean Road
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Turn left onto NY 39
1.1 mi·2 min·State Route 39
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Continue on NY 39
2.3 mi·5 min·West Main Street
24
Continue on NY 39
18 mi·25 min·State Highway 39
25
Turn right onto NY 436
1.8 mi·2 min·Denton Corners Road
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Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436
2.2 mi·3 min·NY 19A; NY 436
27
Turn left onto NY 436
0.3 mi·46 sec·Hamilton Street
28
Turn left onto NY 436
360 ft·8 sec·Main Street
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Continue on NY 436
5.6 mi·8 min·Portage Street
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Continue on NY 436
1.0 mi·1 min·Mill Street
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Continue on NY 436
12 mi·16 min·Nunda-Dansville Road
32
Continue on NY 436
0.7 mi·1 min·Ossian Street
33
Turn right onto Spruce Street
0.1 mi·32 sec·Spruce Street
34
Turn slight right onto NY 36
0.9 mi·1 min·Clara Barton Street
35
Continue on NY 36
0.1 mi·11 sec·Hornell Road
36
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
37
Merge onto I 390
22 mi·25 min·Genesee Expressway
38
Merge onto I 86
105 mi·2 hr 2 min·Southern Tier Expressway
39
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
40
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.
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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.
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Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
43
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
44
Merge onto I 80
46 mi·59 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
46
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
47
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
48
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
49
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
51
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
52
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
53
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
54
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
55
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
56
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
57
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
58
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
59
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
60
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
61
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
62
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
63
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
64
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
65
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
66
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
67
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
68
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
69
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
70
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
73
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
74
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
75
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
76
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
77
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
78
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
79
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
80
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
81
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
82
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
83
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
For this 8.5-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you get closer to Staten Island. With 2 recommended stops, you can break up the 393 miles into manageable segments. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 100 miles, so ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on those sections. A two-day split is also feasible, allowing for a more leisurely pace and perhaps an overnight stay around the halfway point, though the data suggests it's doable in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as highway services can sometimes be spaced out.
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 196.5 miles from Sheridan, NY, or about 4h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 86 miles or 2h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 196.5 miles or 4h 22m 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 196.5 miles or 4h 22m
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 7h 5m
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 Sheridan, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 Sheridan, NY
Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Sheridan, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 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 46
5 decision points cluster between mile 218.9 and 378.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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218.9 mi into trip|~4h 49m 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
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272.3 mi into trip|~5h 52m 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
347.5 mi into trip|~7h 24m 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
378.2 mi into trip|~8h 2m 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
378.3 mi into trip|~8h 3m 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
$63.58 one way
$127.15 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg138 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$68.99
$137.98
premium
$4.85
$75.01
$150.02
diesel
$4.80
$74.21
$148.41
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
$64
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$210–$320
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.9
1
$41.27
$18.86
Efficient EV
98.3
1
$34.39
$15.72
EV Truck/SUV
157.2
1
$55.02
$25.15
Gas CO2
138 kg
EV CO2
46 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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Sheridan, NY
Morning
in Sheridan on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Smoke
SW 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Smoke
NW 6 to 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
84°F
Barton, NY
197 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.
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
7 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
8h 36m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 379.4
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 379.4
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 379.4
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 379.4
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 379.4
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 393
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 70% of this 393-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on highway is 104.5 miles along the Southern Tier Expressway. Expect to encounter a substantial number of exits and merges as you traverse the state. The route transitions to more local roads as you approach your destination, so pay attention to changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
83 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 104.5 mi on Southern Tier Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 218.9 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 46 significant decision points across 393 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 218.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,826 ft72 ft
Total Climb
2,028 ft
Total Descent
2,711 ft
Highest Point
1,826 ft
~280.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,754 ft
Notable High Points
1,826 ft at ~280.7 miles+636 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Sheridan, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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
The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. 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 197 miles on day one.
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 30 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 2 meaningful breaks. There are 30 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 218.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 272.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 347.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.2 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.
