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Trip from Stafford, 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

7h 17m

Distance

346 mi

557 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 7m ★
6 AM
7h 17m
8 AM
7h 39m
10 AM
7h 25m
12 PM
7h 23m
3 PM
7h 26m
5 PM
7h 38m
8 PM
7h 11m

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

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county town of Staffordshire in the West Midlands, England

Stafford, NY

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Trip Overview

This 346-mile drive from Stafford, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is achievable in about 7 hours and 17 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll be covering a significant portion of the distance on major highways, with 74% of the route being on interstates. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $57, and with two planned stops, you should be able to manage the drive comfortably. This route focuses on efficient travel across New York, connecting two points within the Northeast region. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, breaking it into two days is also an option, but it's designed for single-day completion.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

173 miles from Stafford, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 104.5 mi 2h 2m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Keystone Shortway 46.1 mi 59m
Genesee Expressway 38.2 mi 44m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Route 10 East 9.2 mi 11m
Genesee Street 8.8 mi 13m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on NY 5

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street Road
2

Continue on NY 5

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Road
3

Continue on NY 5

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Main Street
4

Turn right onto NY 19

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Clay Street
5

Continue on NY 19

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Wolcott Street
6

Continue on NY 19

1.4 mi · 2 min · Warsaw Road
7

Continue on NY 19

5.4 mi · 8 min · Lake Street
8

Turn left onto NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
9

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63
10

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
11

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

108 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street
12

Continue on NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street
13

Merge onto US 20A; NY 39; NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
14

Continue on NY 408

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
15

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 53 sec
16

Merge onto I 390

38 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway
17

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
18

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.
19

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.
20

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.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
22

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
23

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
26

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
27

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
28

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
30

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
31

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
32

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
33

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
34

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
35

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
36

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
38

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
39

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
40

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
41

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
42

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
43

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
44

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
45

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
46

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
47

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
48

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
49

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
50

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
52

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
53

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
54

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
55

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
56

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
57

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
58

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
59

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
60

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
61

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
62

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 17-minute journey, consider an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach Staten Island. With two stops planned, factor in about 15-30 minutes at each for stretching and refueling. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 100 miles, so ensure you have sufficient fuel before embarking on that segment. Given the highway-centric nature, keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is crucial, and planning your stops around reliable service areas will be beneficial.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173 miles from Stafford, NY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 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 76 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 173 miles or 3h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 47m

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 Stafford, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Stafford, NY

This is one driving day of about 346 miles and 7h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Stafford, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.

town in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Vestal, NY

173 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

Pulteney, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 173 miles from Stafford, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.

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

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 321.2

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Top Coffee Stop

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Owego, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.3

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $50 to $10 mile 321.2

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 346

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 346

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $40 to $50 mile 321.2

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 321.2

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 346

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 346

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 271.8

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

Visit website

Roasted Coffee Bar

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 148.3

Owego, New York

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+16072231652

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 222.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 222.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EvGateway Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 148.3

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19499452000

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 173

Binghamton, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 74.1

Bath, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19142874200

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 321.2

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 222.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

EVolve NY Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 148.3

Owego, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 346

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 346

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Escape Room NJ Madison

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 321.2

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+19735208360

Visit website

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 346

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 346

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Boulevard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 346

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18338004343

Visit website

Tysens Park Shopping Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 346

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 346

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 38

5 decision points cluster between mile 171.9 and 331.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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171.9 mi into trip | ~3h 30m 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
9
225.3 mi into trip | ~4h 33m 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
300.5 mi into trip | ~6h 5m 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
331.2 mi into trip | ~6h 44m 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
331.3 mi into trip | ~6h 44m 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

$56.95 one way

$113.91 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 121 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $61.59 $123.17
premium $4.92 $67.06 $134.12
diesel $5.61 $76.39 $152.78

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

$57

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.8 1 $36.33 $16.61
Efficient EV 86.5 0 $30.28 $13.84
EV Truck/SUV 138.4 1 $48.44 $22.14

Gas CO2

121 kg

EV CO2

40 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Stafford, NY

Late night in Stafford on Sunday

Local time

4:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

4:08 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

8 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

7h 17m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

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 ~22 min detour Free near mile 334
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 334
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

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...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 334
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 334
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 334
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 346
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this trip, as indicated by the 74% highway share. Your journey will primarily utilize the Southern Tier Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway, suggesting predominantly fast-paced driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 104.5 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. This means you'll spend a good amount of time on well-maintained expressways, designed for covering distance efficiently rather than for leisurely sightseeing.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
62 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 171.9 miles in near I 81.

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 38 significant decision points across 346 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 171.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 300.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Stafford, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

Mt Pocono

225.3 mi in | ~4h 33m | via US 6

Milford

226 mi in | ~4h 34m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

300.5 mi in | ~6h 5m

Morristown Airport

314.6 mi in | ~6h 23m

New York City

325.9 mi in | ~6h 37m

Newark

325.9 mi in | ~6h 37m

About the Cities

Starting in Stafford, NY

Full guide →

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 7h 17m. Total distance: 346 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 104.5 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 171.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 225.3 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 300.5 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 Governors Island 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 7.3 hours each way, a round trip means 14.6 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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