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 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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lisbon, NY
Wikimedia Commons
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 .
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Lisbon, 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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
Continue on I-81
Continue on I 81
Take the exit
Turn straight onto NY 342
Turn left onto NY 37
Turn right onto CR 27
Turn sharp left onto County Road 10
Turn left onto Church Street
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
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, NYNight 1
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 hotelsA short stop after about 86 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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 checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 202.3 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Madison, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 12–9 pm
+19733776808
Azure The Greek Mediterranean
Morristown, New Jersey
Triplets Family Restaurant
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Top Coffee Stop
Syracuse, New York
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
+13154358511
Near the start, short detour
Madison, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9 pm
+19733776808
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Morristown, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm
+19739989555
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Hours: 5 am–9 pm
+15704216566
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+17189870192
Near the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 9 am–12 pm
+17189791600
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–11 pm
+17183513235
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–10 pm
+17184483838
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Livingston, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–8:30 pm
+19733151616
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Syracuse, New York
Hours: 10 am–4:30 pm
+13154358511
Visit websiteNear the start, ~10 min detour
Livingston, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Short Hills, New Jersey
Hours: 9 am–10 pm
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Whippany, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Short Hills, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Whippany, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Parsippany, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~9 min detour
Parsippany, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Morris Plains, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Syracuse, New York
Hours: 9:30 am–5 pm
+13154259068
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
Morristown, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–5 pm
+19739713700
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Syracuse, New York
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+13159884001
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, NY
Hours: 6 am–1 pm
+12126399675
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 10 am–9 pm
+18338004343
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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.
Take the exit toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$64.20 one way
$128.39 round trip
| 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
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
20 DCFC
Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger
Clark, NJ
16 DCFC
The Mills at Jersey Gardens - Tesla Supercharger
Elizabeth, NJ
16 DCFC
Expressway Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Staten Island, NY
12 DCFC
QuickChek - Tesla Supercharger
Cranford, NJ
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Elizabeth, NJ
12 DCFC
Simon Mills at Jersey Gardens (Elizabeth NJ)
Elizabeth, NJ
10 DCFC
ShopRite Carteret - Wakefern #511
Carteret, NJ
4 DCFC
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Lisbon on Sunday
Local time
1:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
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
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.
390 mi in 8h 12m, mostly highway — 202.3 mi of that is on I 81.
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.
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.
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
Whippany
Albany
Syracuse
Carthage
Founded 1683
Staten Island is New York City's "Forgotten Borough" across New York Harbor from Manhattan. Staten Island may seem like it's in an entirely different world than the hustle and bustle expected in New York City. However, it still has some of the features you've come to expect from the city. This combination of city influences and its rural origins have created a unique borough that is a great place to visit.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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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