Valenca Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
100.1 mi
161 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
26 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Barryville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
This 100.1-mile drive from Staten Island, NY, to Barryville, NY, is a manageable journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 28 minutes. You'll primarily navigate NJ 23, Park Avenue, and Clove Avenue, with about 60% of the route involving highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this trip offers a budget-friendly escape. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience, making it a straightforward option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 34.5 mi | 47m |
| Park Avenue | 18.1 mi | 26m |
| Clove Avenue | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| NJ 21 | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| NJ 3 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| US 46 | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.2 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Barryville, NY.
Start on Croft Court
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
Continue on Cotter Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
Continue on Richmond Road
Continue on Rockland Avenue
Turn right onto Brielle Avenue
Turn left onto Bradley Avenue
Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto NJ 439
Turn right onto NJ 439
Turn right onto CR 623
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NJ 3
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 23
Continue on NJ 23
Continue on NJ 23
Continue on NJ 23
Continue on NJ 23
Continue on CR 15
At end of road, turn left onto US 6
Turn straight onto NY 42; NY 97
Arrive at destination
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours and 28 minutes, this drive is ideal for a day trip, offering flexibility in departure time. You'll want to keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $16 for the 100.1 miles. While there are no specific stops noted in the data, consider breaking up the longest stretch of 34.5 miles on NJ 23 with a brief pause for stretching or a quick refreshment. Planning to leave in the mid-morning can help you avoid the peak of rush hour on either end of your journey.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 22 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barryville, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, NY
This is one driving day of about 100.1 miles and 2h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 50.1 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services
Totowa, New Jersey
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Montclair, New Jersey
Early in the drive, short detour
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Near the start, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Totowa, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm
+19735955595
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+17189870192
Near the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–12 pm
+17189791600
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Fairfield, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19739442049
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Wayne, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+19736160999
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–11 pm
+17183513235
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Sussex, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336115965
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Newark, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Belleville, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Sussex, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 11 am–4 pm
+17183511611
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Hours: Open 24 hours
+16464208481
Near the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18338004343
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
Near the start, short detour
Staten Island, NY
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19732683500
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 24 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 3 West: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$16.48 one way
$32.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $17.82 | $35.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.40 | $38.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$16
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
26 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Lynkwell Charging Station
Sussex, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Sussex, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Union, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Applegreen Electric Charging Station
Union, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Newark, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Belleville, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.41 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Barryville on Sunday
Local time
10:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 mixed driving experience on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road segments. With 60% of the drive on highways, you'll have opportunities for steady progress. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 34.5 miles on NJ 23, providing a good period of consistent driving. As you move from the urban edge of Staten Island towards the more rural destination of Barryville, the road character will likely shift, offering a gradual change in scenery and pace.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 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 25 significant decision points across 100.1 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 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.1 miles (NJ 21): 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 Staten Island, NY and Barryville, NY, road signs point toward Elizabeth, Downtown and Butler.
Elizabeth
Downtown
Butler
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 2h 28m. Total distance: 100.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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