L'allegria Restaurant
Near the start, short detour
Madison, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+19733776808
Visit websiteCompiled 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Staten Island, NY
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Hilton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
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 .
| 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 |
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
Averaged across 46 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Hilton, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27
Turn left onto CR 628
Turn right onto CR 509
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on NJ 24
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 287
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NJ 10
Continue on US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Merge onto I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 13
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
Continue on Albany Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 11; NY 41
Turn left onto NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Continue on NY 41
Turn left onto US 20
Turn right onto US 20
Turn left onto US 20; NY 5
Continue on US 20; NY 5; NY 38
Continue on US 20; NY 5
Turn right onto NY 318
Continue on NY 318
Turn right onto NY 414
Continue on NY 414
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 90
Take the exit
Continue on I 490
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto NY 590
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Continue on NY 104
Turn right onto NY 261
Turn left onto NY 18
Turn right onto NY 18; NY 259
Continue on NY 18; NY 259
At end of road, turn left onto NY 18; NY 259
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This 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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop 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.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best meal stop · first break window
Madison, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 12–9 pm
+19733776808
Summit House Restaurant + Bar
Summit, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Madison, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+19733776808
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Summit, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+19082736000
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Livingston, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm
+19733151616
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+17189870192
Near the start, ~9 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–11 pm
+17183513235
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Short Hills, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Mt Pocono, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Livingston, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Short Hills, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Clifton Springs, New York
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Summit, 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 end, short detour
Penfield, New York
Hours: 6 am–10 pm
+15853408655
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 websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
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
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
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
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 590 North: Irondequoit
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$55.66 one way
$111.33 round trip
| 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
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Hilton on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog
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
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.
334.4 mi in 7h 23m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
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.
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.
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
Whippany
Albany
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
Founded 1885
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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