Trip from South Lockport, NY to Staten Island, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

8h 10m

Distance

382 mi

615 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$63

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 3m ★

6 AM

8h 11m

8 AM

8h 27m

10 AM

8h 17m

12 PM

8h 15m

3 PM

8h 17m

5 PM

8h 26m

8 PM

8h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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South Lockport, NY

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

This 382-mile journey from South Lockport, NY, to Staten Island, NY, will take approximately 8 hours and 10 minutes of driving time. Given the duration, it's best planned as a two-day trip to avoid feeling rushed, with an estimated fuel cost of $63. You'll primarily navigate via I-81 and the New York State Thruway, with a significant portion on the Keystone Shortway. The route traverses the Northeast region entirely, staying within New York. Expect a total of two planned stops along the way, making it manageable for an overnight split.

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

191 miles from South Lockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	98.8 mi	1h 57m
New York State Thruway	96.3 mi	1h 51m
Keystone Shortway	46.1 mi	59m
I 380	23.6 mi	25m
South Transit Road	14 mi	18m
East Lake Road	9.9 mi	14m
State Highway 41	9.8 mi	13m
Clark Street Road	9.6 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lockport, NY and Staten Island, NY.

Start on this road

49 ft · 8 sec · this road

Turn left onto NY 78

14 mi · 18 min · South Transit Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 90 Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · this road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 90 East: Albany Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 90

96 mi · 1 hr 51 min · New York State Thruway

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318

Use the left lane.

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 South: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81

Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6

Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46

Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10

Use the right lane.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec

Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec

Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 8-hour drive, consider breaking it into two days. This allows for a more relaxed pace and the chance to enjoy the drive without fatigue. Plan your overnight stop strategically after a significant portion of the driving is complete. With 46% of the route on highways and a longest stretch of 98.8 miles on I-81, you can cover substantial ground on the first day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading into longer stretches between services, as the estimated fuel cost is $63.

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 191 miles from South Lockport, NY, or about 4h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 84 miles or 1h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 191 miles or 4h 3m 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 191 miles or 4h 3m

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 6h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving South Lockport, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

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 South Lockport, NY

Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY

Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from South Lockport, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Tompkins County, New York, USA, enclosed by the town of the same name

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Ithaca, NY

191 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Ithaca, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Ithaca, NY

191 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Ithaca, NY after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Victor, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191 miles from South Lockport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 300.1

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, New Jersey

2 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 300.1

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 354.7

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Azure The Greek Mediterranean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $40 to $50 mile 354.7

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19739989555

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 382

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 382

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 354.7

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $30 to $50 mile 382

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 382

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 109.1

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 109.1

Waterloo, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.4

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 382

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

CNY Living History Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 163.7

Cortland, New York

Hours: Closed

+16072994185

Visit website

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 382

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Latourette Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 382

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Mid-Lakes Navigation

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 136.4

Skaneateles, New York

Hours: Closed

+13156858500

Visit website

The Boulevard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 382

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18338004343

Visit website

Morris Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 354.7

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19739713700

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 48

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.4 and 367.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

14.4 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 90 East: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 90 East: Albany

111 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

261.3 mi into trip | ~5h 27m 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...

336.5 mi into trip | ~6h 59m 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

367.2 mi into trip | ~7h 37m 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$62.88 one way

$125.76 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$67.99	$135.99
premium	$4.92	$74.04	$148.08
diesel	$5.61	$84.34	$168.68

Estimated Tolls: $20.81

Goethals Bridge $16.00

New York State Thruway (96.3 mi) $4.81

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

$63

Tolls

$21

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$214–$324

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 133.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.6	1	$40.11	$18.34
Efficient EV	95.5	1	$33.43	$15.28
EV Truck/SUV	152.8	1	$53.48	$24.45

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

South Lockport, NY

Late night in South Lockport on Sunday

Local time

12:45 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

12:45 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.

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

10 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

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 371.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a dynamic experience, with 46% of it being highway driving. While you'll encounter some stretches on major interstates like I-81, the overall profile is described as 'turn-heavy local drive.' The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 98.8 miles on I-81, providing a good opportunity for steady progress. Be prepared for the road character to shift, incorporating more local roads and turns as you progress towards your destination.

Only 46% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.

71 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

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 14.4 miles in.

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 48 significant decision points across 382 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 14.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 261.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 South Lockport, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.

Clyde

111 mi in | ~2h 10m

Mt Pocono

261.3 mi in | ~5h 27m | via US 6

Milford

262.1 mi in | ~5h 28m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

336.5 mi in | ~6h 59m

Morristown Airport

350.7 mi in | ~7h 17m

New York City

362 mi in | ~7h 31m

Newark

362 mi in | ~7h 31m

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?

Solo Traveler

8h 10m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

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.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 191 miles on day one.

Expect about $20.81 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.

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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Yes — Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Statue Of Liberty National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 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.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from South Lockport, NY to Staten Island, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Triplets Family Restaurant

Triplets Family Restaurant

L'allegria Restaurant

Azure The Greek Mediterranean

Cafe Latte

Rab's Country Lanes

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

Cafe Luna

Nino's Restaurant

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Flying J EV Charging Station

Historic Richmond Town

GC Renovation

CNY Living History Center

Great Kills Park

Latourette Park

Mid-Lakes Navigation

The Boulevard

Morris Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

South Lockport, NY

Staten Island, NY

Same local time

10 degrees cooler at arrival

8h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Harriet Tubman National Historical Park

Women's Rights National Historical Park

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

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