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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Carthage, NY

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

Drive Time

6h 40m

Distance

315.5 mi

508 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 29m ★
6 AM
6h 41m
8 AM
7h 5m
10 AM
6h 49m
12 PM
6h 47m
3 PM
6h 50m
5 PM
7h 3m
8 PM
6h 34m

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

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village in the town of Wilna in Jefferson County, New York, United States

Carthage, NY

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Trip Overview

This 315.5-mile drive from Staten Island, NY, to Carthage, NY, is a solid day trip, clocking in at around 6 hours and 40 minutes. Primarily a highway-focused experience, about 64% of the journey is on major roadways, making it efficient for covering distance. You'll navigate using NY 17 and the New York State Thruway, with a brief stint on NJ 17. With a projected fuel cost of $52, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's travel. It's a straightforward journey across the Northeast, offering a practical way to get from point A to point B without excessive detours.

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

157.7 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NY 17 117.5 mi 2h 15m
New York State Thruway 63 mi 1h 12m
NJ 17 22.9 mi 28m
Bea Luck Road 19.8 mi 23m
State Highway 26 13.2 mi 19m
State Highway 12 12 mi 16m
State Highway 28 11.7 mi 17m
Erwin Parkway 9.7 mi 11m
Longest stretch: NY 17 — 117.5 mi, about 2h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Croft Court

147 ft · 13 sec · Croft Court
2

Turn left onto Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Corona Avenue
3

Continue on Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cotter Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
5

Turn right onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
7

Continue on Richmond Road

447 ft · 14 sec · Richmond Road
8

Continue on Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
9

Turn right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
10

Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue

364 ft · 8 sec · North Gannon Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
13

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto NY 440

1.3 mi · 1 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
16

Continue on NY 440

4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
18

Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 78; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
21

Continue on I 78; NJTP

2.3 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
25

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
26

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
27

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Turn straight onto NJ 3

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
36

Continue on NJ 17

0.7 mi · 50 sec · NJ 17
37

Continue on NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
38

Continue on I 287; NY 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · I 287; NY 17
39

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17

118 mi · 2 hr 15 min · NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90

63 mi · 1 hr 12 min · New York State Thruway
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo
41

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville Use the slight right lane.
42

Continue on this road

0.4 mi · 54 sec · this road
43

Continue on NY 169

1.9 mi · 2 min · NY 169
44

At end of road, turn left onto NY 5; NY 167; NY 169

0.7 mi · 1 min · NY 5; NY 167; NY 169
45

Turn right onto NY 167

0.3 mi · 36 sec · South Ann Street
46

At end of road, turn left onto NY 169

9.7 mi · 15 min · West Monroe Street
47

Continue on NY 28

3.2 mi · 4 min · State Highway 28
48

Continue on NY 28

1.2 mi · 1 min · Main Street
49

Continue on NY 28

2.5 mi · 3 min · State Highway 28
50

Continue on NY 28

1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
51

Continue on NY 8; NY 28

0.7 mi · 1 min · State Highway 8
52

Turn right onto NY 28

6.0 mi · 8 min · State Highway 28
53

Turn right onto NY 12

11 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12
54

Continue on NY 12; NY 28

9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway
55

Continue on NY 12

0.8 mi · 51 sec · State Highway 12
56

Continue on NY 12

20 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road
57

Continue on NY 12

0.5 mi · 1 min · Utica Boulevard
58

Continue on NY 12; NY 26

1.3 mi · 3 min · South State Street
59

Continue on NY 26

13 mi · 19 min · State Highway 26
60

Continue on NY 26

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Broad Street
61

Turn right onto NY 126

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bridge Street
62

Continue on NY 126

0.2 mi · 19 sec · State Street
63

Arrive at destination

NY 126

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 40-minute duration, this 315.5-mile trip is comfortably manageable as a single-day drive. Aim to depart Staten Island in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic and maximize daylight hours. You'll have one main stretch of 117.5 miles on NY 17, so plan your first stop shortly before or after that segment for fuel and a break. The estimated fuel cost is $52, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Staten Island. Being a highway-heavy route, keeping an eye on traffic conditions, especially near major interchanges, 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.7 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.5 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 69 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 157.7 miles or 3h 17m 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 25m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Staten Island, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY

This is one driving day of about 315.5 miles and 6h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Staten Island, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 117.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Poughkeepsie, NY

158 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Albany, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 157.7 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.5 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

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 45.1

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ramsey, New Jersey

0.9 mi

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Ramsey, New Jersey

0.9 mi

Giovanna's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30 mile 45.1

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+12018255835

Visit website

Café Panache

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $50 to $10 mile 45.1

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 12–1:30 pm

+12019340030

Visit website

The Mindful Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45.1

Ramsey, New Jersey

Hours: 8:30 am–5 pm

+12016493600

Visit website

Gracie's Luncheonette

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 135.2

Leeds, New York

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+15189439363

Visit website

Canali's Italian & American Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 180.3

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15183555323

Visit website

Piccolo Trattoria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 135.2

Leeds, New York

Hours: 4–9 pm

+15187193430

Visit website

Caribe Spanish Restaurant & Sports Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 180.3

Schenectady, New York

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15182806277

Visit website

Yossies Cafe & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 67.6

Monroe, New York

Hours: 8 am–1 pm

+18457830901

Visit website

Saddle River Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour Expensive mile 45.1

Saddle River, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+12012822300

Visit website

Aleef Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12125642723

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 22.5

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 202.8

Fultonville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 180.3

Rotterdam, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ViaLynk Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 180.3

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15186913119

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 22.5

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.1

Mahwah, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 180.3

Schenectady, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 67.6

Central Valley, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887800062

Visit website

Historic Richmond Town

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+17183511611

Visit website

GC Renovation

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Hours: Open 24 hours

+16464208481

Great Kills Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Latourette Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

The Boulevard

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18338004343

Visit website

Tysens Park Shopping Center

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

Seaside Wildlife Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Staten Island, NY

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Five Below

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+17189872708

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 34

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 229.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

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 9 Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
8
12.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
8
25.4 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
48.8 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | NY 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17 toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State...
8
229.2 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in

Take the exit toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

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 29A Toward NY 169: Little Falls, Dolgeville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.93 one way

$103.87 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $56.16 $112.31
premium $4.92 $61.15 $122.30
diesel $5.61 $69.66 $139.32

Estimated Tolls: $19.76

Bayonne Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (63 mi) $3.15
New Jersey Turnpike (4.3 mi) $0.61

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

$52

Tolls

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$97–$122

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.6 1 $33.13 $15.14
Efficient EV 78.9 0 $27.61 $12.62
EV Truck/SUV 126.2 1 $44.17 $20.19

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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 18, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

E 3 to 8 mph 33% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Carthage, NY

Morning in Carthage on Sunday

Local time

10:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

11 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

6h 40m 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...

3 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 21.8
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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 21.8
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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 10.9
View on nps.gov
General Grant National Memorial

General Grant National Memorial

National Memorial

The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 21.8
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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 10.9
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 drive for most of this 315.5-mile trip. With 64% of the route on highways, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed, particularly along the New York State Thruway. The longest uninterrupted driving segment is 117.5 miles on NY 17, offering a good period of cruising. While primarily highway, the route incorporates other state roads, suggesting a transition in road type as you progress. This blend generally keeps the drive moving efficiently, minimizing time spent on slower local roads.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
63 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.5 mi on NY 17.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and New York State Thruway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 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 34 significant decision points across 315.5 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Staten Island, NY and Carthage, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany and Dolgeville.

Jersey City

17.2 mi in | ~31m | via NJ 139

New York State Thruway North: Albany

48.8 mi in | ~1h 11m | via NY 17

Dolgeville

229.2 mi in | ~4h 40m

About the Cities

Starting in Staten Island, NY

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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

Arriving in Carthage, NY

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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 6h 40m. Total distance: 315.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 117.5 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $19.76 in tolls one way, starting with Bayonne 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 Carthage, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Stonewall National Monument and African Burial Ground 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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Carthage, 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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