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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Hilton, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 23m

Distance

334.4 mi

538 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
7h 13m ★
6 AM
7h 23m
8 AM
7h 44m
10 AM
7h 30m
12 PM
7h 28m
3 PM
7h 31m
5 PM
7h 43m
8 PM
7h 17m

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

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Staten Island, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Hilton, NY, NY

Hilton, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Hilton, NY covers 334.4 miles and takes about 7h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, New York State Thruway, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 97.3 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

167.2 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 39m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 97.3 mi 1h 55m
New York State Thruway 30.3 mi 34m
Christopher Columbus Highway 29 mi 34m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
NJ 10 12.8 mi 18m
Eastern Expressway 10.8 mi 13m
Clinton Street 10.5 mi 15m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 97.3 mi, about 1h 55m

Traffic on I-80

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 23 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,553 veh/hr typical · worst 2,185

Quietest

midnight

~450 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

3.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

2.1 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
16

Take the exit

150 ft · 4 sec
Exit 3B; 3C Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3B Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
18

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Brunswick Avenue
19

Turn right onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bayway
Use the right lane.
20

Turn right onto CR 623

2.0 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street
22

Turn left onto CR 628

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto CR 509

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
24

Turn right onto Paine Avenue

367 ft · 12 sec · Paine Avenue
25

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 78 West
26

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
28

Continue on NJ 24

9.4 mi · 11 min · NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah Use the slight right lane.
30

Merge onto I 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287
31

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany Use the slight right lane.
32

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover Use the slight left lane.
33

Continue on NJ 10

13 mi · 18 min · NJ 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Continue on US 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 46
35

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 80 West
36

Merge onto I 80

29 mi · 34 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway
39

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec
Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton
40

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380
Use the straight lane.
41

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
42

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

1.8 mi · 2 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
43

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

37 mi · 43 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
44

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 52 Toward NY 13: Cortland
45

Turn right onto NY 13

39 ft · 5 sec · Clinton Avenue
46

Turn left onto Locust Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Locust Avenue
47

Continue on Albany Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Albany Street
48

At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41

0.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
49

Turn left onto NY 41

10 mi · 15 min · Clinton Street
50

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
51

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
52

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
53

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 48 sec · East Lake Street
54

Turn left onto US 20

7.3 mi · 13 min · East Genesee Street
55

Turn right onto US 20

0.2 mi · 12 sec · North Fulton Street
56

Turn left onto US 20; NY 5

0.4 mi · 1 min · Arterial West
57

Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38

9.8 mi · 11 min · Chase Street
Use the left lane.
58

Continue on US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
59

Turn right onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
60

Continue on NY 318

319 ft · 10 sec · NY 318
Use the right lane.
61

Turn right onto NY 414

0.3 mi · 28 sec · State Route 414
Use the right lane.
62

Continue on NY 414

217 ft · 11 sec · Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
63

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Use the left lane.
64

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 90 West: Buffalo Use the straight / right lanes.
65

Merge onto I 90

30 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
66

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 45 Toward I 490: Rochester Use the slight right lane.
67

Continue on I 490

11 mi · 13 min · Eastern Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
68

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Exit 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North Use the slight right lane.
69

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 18 sec
Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit Use the slight right lane.
70

Merge onto NY 590

3.5 mi · 4 min · Outer Loop
Use the straight / right lanes.
71

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10A Toward NY 104 West: Greece Use the slight right lane.
72

Merge onto NY 104

3.5 mi · 4 min · Keeler Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73

Continue on NY 104

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Veterans Memorial Bridge
74

Continue on NY 104

2.7 mi · 3 min · West Ridge Road
75

Continue on NY 104

4.2 mi · 6 min · West Ridge Road
76

Turn right onto NY 261

2.9 mi · 5 min · Manitou Road
77

Turn left onto NY 18

2.0 mi · 2 min · Parma Center Road
78

Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259

1.5 mi · 2 min · Hilton-Parma Corners Road
79

Continue on NY 18; NY 259

0.5 mi · 53 sec · South Avenue
80

At end of road, turn left onto NY 18; NY 259

471 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
81

Arrive at destination

NY 18

Trip Plan

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 167.2 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 3h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 74 miles or 1h 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.2 miles or 3h 39m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilton, 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.

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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 Staten Island, NY

This is one driving day of about 334.4 miles and 7h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Staten Island, 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 I 81 for about 97.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Scranton, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Scranton, PA

167 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

Nazareth, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vestal, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.2 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 I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 97.3 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Madison, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

First break · 32min in 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Summit, New Jersey

2.4 mi

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Summit House Restaurant + Bar

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $40 to $50

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19082736000

Visit website

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Nino's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–10 pm

+17184483838

Visit website

Cafe Latte

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+17189870192

Cafe Luna

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

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

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 12–11 pm

+17183513235

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Clifton Springs, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Summit, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Broome Gateway Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Rest Area

0 mi from route

Penn-Can Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Rest area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.1 mi from route

Whitney Point Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Clifton Springs Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Junius Ponds Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Seneca Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Crescent Lake Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

TA

0.1 mi from route

Pennsylvania Welcome Center

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.3 mi from route

TA

0.5 mi from route

Whitney Houston Service Area

0.5 mi from route

Rest Area

1 mi from route

Rest Area

1.3 mi from route

Rest Area

1.7 mi from route

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

Channing H. Philbrick Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Penfield, New York

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+15853408655

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 57

5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 312.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
9 mi into trip | ~19m in

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3B; 3C Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
8
9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 3B Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
8
30.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

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 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
8
312.5 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in

Take the exit toward I 590 South, NY 590 North

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 21 Toward I 590 South, NY 590 North
8
312.6 mi into trip | ~6h 50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.66 one way

$111.33 round trip

$4.23/gal 25.4 MPG avg 117 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.55 $59.92 $119.83
premium $4.99 $65.66 $131.31
diesel $5.35 $70.45 $140.90

Estimated Tolls: $17.52

Goethals Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (30.3 mi) $1.52

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

$56

Tolls

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 100.3 1 $35.11 $16.05
Efficient EV 83.6 0 $29.26 $13.38
EV Truck/SUV 133.8 1 $46.82 $21.40

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 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 27, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Wednesday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Mostly Clear

NE 5 to 8 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Hilton, NY

Late night in Hilton on Wednesday

Local time

3:51 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

S 1 mph 0% chance 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

7 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

7h 23m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

334.4 mi in 7h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 54% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
81 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 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 9 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 57 significant decision points across 334.4 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 30.9 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 Staten Island, NY and Hilton, NY, road signs point toward Morristown, Whippany and Albany.

Morristown

19.8 mi in | ~38m

Whippany

30.9 mi in | ~52m

Albany

178.8 mi in | ~3h 53m | via I 81

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Hilton, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1885

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 23m. Total distance: 334.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 23m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.52 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes — we found about 29 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hilton, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 29 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 30.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.4 hours each way, a round trip means 14.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hilton, 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 FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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