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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Lisbon, NY

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

Drive Time

8h 12m

Distance

390 mi

628 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

17 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
8h 4m ★
6 AM
8h 12m
8 AM
8h 28m
10 AM
8h 18m
12 PM
8h 16m
3 PM
8h 18m
5 PM
8h 27m
8 PM
8h 7m

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

municipality and capital city of Portugal

Lisbon, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Lisbon, NY covers 390 miles and takes about 8h 12m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 81, NY 37, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 202.3 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

195 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 202.3 mi 3h 58m
NY 37 60.6 mi 1h 14m
Christopher Columbus Highway 29 mi 34m
I 380 27.7 mi 30m
Keystone Shortway 17.3 mi 24m
NJ 10 12.8 mi 18m
NJ 24 9.4 mi 11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 202.3 mi, about 3h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 81
Toward Syracuse Use the straight lane.
45

Continue on I-81

0.4 mi · 26 sec · I-81
46

Continue on I 81

76 mi · 1 hr 28 min · I 81
Use the straight lane.
47

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 48 Toward NY 342: Black River, Carthage
48

Turn straight onto NY 342

0.6 mi · 52 sec · NY 342
49

Turn left onto NY 37

61 mi · 1 hr 14 min · NY 37
50

Turn right onto CR 27

4.2 mi · 10 min · Five Mile Line Road
51

Turn sharp left onto County Road 10

0.6 mi · 1 min · County Road 10
52

Turn left onto Church Street

0.2 mi · 55 sec · Church Street
53

Arrive at destination

Church Street

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 195 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 4h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 202.3 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 86 miles or 2h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 195 miles or 4h 12m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 195 miles or 4h 12m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 51m

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

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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Lisbon, NY

Aim for roughly 195 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Staten Island, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 202.3 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

Overnight candidate

Vestal, NY

195 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Vestal, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Vestal, NY

195 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Vestal, NY after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endicott, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 195 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 202.3 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 195 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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 start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 27.9

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Azure The Greek Mediterranean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Morristown, New Jersey

2.8 mi

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

2.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Syracuse, New York

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 250.7

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

L'allegria Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $50 to $10 mile 27.9

Madison, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+19733776808

Visit website

Azure The Greek Mediterranean

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $40 to $50 mile 27.9

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19739989555

Visit website

Triplets Family Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.6

Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+15704216566

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

Rab's Country Lanes

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 9 am–12 pm

+17189791600

Visit website

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

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

Cinar Mediterranean Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 27.9

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm

+19733151616

Visit website

Rosamond Gifford Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 250.7

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm

+13154358511

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 27.9

Livingston, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 27.9

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 27.9

Whippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 27.9

Short Hills, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 27.9

Whippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 27.9

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 27.9

Parsippany, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 27.9

Morris Plains, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Broome Gateway Rest Area

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Penn-Can Travel Plaza

0 mi from route

Rest area

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

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0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

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

Preble

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

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0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Crescent Lake Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Onvo Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

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

U.S. Customs and Border Protection

0.5 mi from route

Whitney Houston Service Area

0.5 mi from route

Rest Area

1.2 mi from route

DeWitt Travel Plaza

2.4 mi from route

Rest Area

2.4 mi from route

Museum of Science & Technology

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 250.7

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm

+13154259068

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

Morris Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 27.9

Morristown, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–5 pm

+19739713700

Visit website

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

5 Wits Syracuse

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 250.7

Syracuse, New York

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+13159884001

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

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 40

5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 30.9 — 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
7
19.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

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

Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
7
29.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.20 one way

$128.39 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 137 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $69.42 $138.83
premium $4.92 $75.59 $151.18
diesel $5.61 $86.11 $172.21

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

$64

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 136.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

17 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Carteret Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Carteret, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Clark, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

The Mills at Jersey Gardens - Tesla Supercharger

Elizabeth, NJ

Tesla

16 DCFC

Expressway Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Staten Island, NY

Tesla

12 DCFC

QuickChek - Tesla Supercharger

Cranford, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Elizabeth, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Simon Mills at Jersey Gardens (Elizabeth NJ)

Elizabeth, NJ

Electrify America

10 DCFC

ShopRite Carteret - Wakefern #511

Carteret, NJ

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 6 ChargePoint Network: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 117 1 $40.95 $18.72
Efficient EV 97.5 1 $34.13 $15.60
EV Truck/SUV 156 1 $54.60 $24.96

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

46 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 15, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lisbon, NY

Afternoon in Lisbon on Sunday

Local time

1:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

8h 12m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

390 mi in 8h 12m, mostly highway — 202.3 mi of that is on I 81.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
53 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 202.3 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and NY 37. 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 40 significant decision points across 390 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 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Lisbon, NY, road signs point toward Morristown, Whippany, Albany, Syracuse and Carthage.

Morristown

19.8 mi in | ~38m

Whippany

30.9 mi in | ~52m

Albany

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

Syracuse

247.1 mi in | ~5h 13m | via I 81

Carthage

323.5 mi in | ~6h 43m

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 Lisbon, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 202.3 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 195 miles on day one.

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 Lisbon, 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 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 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Not recommended in a single day. At 8.2 hours each way, a round trip means 16.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Lisbon, 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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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