Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
35.3 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
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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Riverdale, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Staten Island, NY to Riverdale, NY is 35.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m via Tonnelle Avenue and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New York. The route mixes highway driving with surface streets, offering a straightforward commute between these two New York locations. It's a manageable distance, ideal for a quick trip without requiring an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 4 mi | 6m |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Riverdale, 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
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78; NJTP
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Continue on US 1; US 9
Turn right onto 76th Street
Turn left onto CR 501
Continue on CR 501
Turn slight left onto NJ 63; CR 501
Take the exit
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9
Take the exit onto US 9
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
Turn slight left
Take the ramp
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 30.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 9 toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
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 9A North: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.27 one way
$12.53 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.85 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
| premium | $5.24 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.61
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$33
Total
$39
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Evening in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Evening in Riverdale on Wednesday
Local time
5:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 31 at 5:56PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 35% of this 35.3-mile drive is on highways, including the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. Expect a mixed driving experience with periods of highway cruising and time on surface roads. Be prepared for urban merging and dense exits as you navigate through populated areas.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.3 miles you will encounter 35 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 17.1 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
563 ft
Total Descent
459 ft
Highest Point
306 ft
~27.7 mi in
Elevation Range
310 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Staten Island, NY and Riverdale, NY, road signs point toward Elizabeth, Njtp: Newark, Jersey City, George Washington Bridge Upper Level and Bronx.
Elizabeth
Njtp: Newark
Jersey City
George Washington Bridge Upper Level
Bronx
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hoboken
Hours: Mo-Sa 16:30-23:00; Su 11:00-15:00,16:30-...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Park
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Later in the drive, right off the route
NJ
Memorial
Near the end, right off the route
Museum
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hoboken, NJ
Hours: Tu-Th 14:00-19:00; Fr 13:00-17:00; Sa,Su...
Visit websiteMuseum
Around the midpoint, short detour
NJ
Hours: Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
Visit websiteDistrict
Near the end, short detour
District
Near the end, short detour
Hotel
Later in the drive, short detour
New York, NY
Visit websitePoints of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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