Origin
Stockton, NY
Late night in Stockton on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Stockton, NY to Staten Island, 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 29m
Distance
386.8 mi
623 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 22m
★
6 AM
8h 30m
8 AM
8h 45m
10 AM
8h 35m
12 PM
8h 33m
3 PM
8h 36m
5 PM
8h 44m
8 PM
8h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Stockton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Embarking from Stockton, NY, to Staten Island, NY, this 417.5-mile journey will take approximately 6 hours and 58 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $68, this drive is designed for a single day, making it a feasible option if you're looking for an efficient trip. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile and 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate connection with the landscape as you travel through the Northeast region. While there's one recommended stop, the overall experience is geared towards a direct, albeit winding, transit.
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
193.4 miles from Stockton, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 29m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 228.8 mi | 4h 19m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| North Main Street | 9.1 mi | 13m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 228.8 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stockton, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on North Main Street
31 ft
·
6 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Railroad Avenue
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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East Railroad Avenue
3
Continue on Cassadaga-Stockton Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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Cassadaga-Stockton Road
4
Continue on CR 58
1.0 mi
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2 min
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Maple Avenue
5
Turn right onto NY 60
0.4 mi
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26 sec
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South Main Street
6
Continue on NY 60
7.3 mi
·
10 min
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State Highway 60
7
Continue on NY 60
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
8
Continue on NY 60
0.2 mi
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36 sec
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NY-60
9
Continue on NY 60
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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NY-60
10
Continue on NY 60
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
13
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeview Avenue
14
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
·
2 sec
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Newton Avenue
15
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Winsor Street
16
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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this road
17
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Allen Street
18
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
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Maple Street
19
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
20
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
21
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
·
3 min
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Martin Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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Foote Avenue
23
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
·
19 min
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US 62
24
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
25
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Hickory Street
26
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
27
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
·
3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
31
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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North Main Street
32
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
33
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
34
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
35
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
36
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
·
12 min
·
PA 948
37
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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PA 66
38
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
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PA 948
39
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
40
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
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Boot Jack Road
41
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
·
6 min
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Penfield Road
42
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
·
8 min
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Hoovertown Road
43
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
State Park Road
44
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
45
Merge onto I 80
229 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
47
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
48
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
49
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
50
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
51
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
52
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
53
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
54
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
55
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
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10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
56
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
57
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
58
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
59
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
60
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
61
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Winans Avenue
62
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
63
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
64
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
65
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
66
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
67
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
68
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
69
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
70
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
71
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
72
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
73
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
74
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
75
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
76
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
77
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
78
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
79
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
80
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
81
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
82
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
83
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
84
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour 58-minute duration and the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, starting early in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic as you approach Staten Island. While the route has one recommended stop, you'll want to be mindful of pacing yourself, as the continuous turns can be more demanding than highway driving. With a fuel cost of $68, ensure your tank is full before departing Stockton, as fuel availability might be more spaced out on local roads. The 417.5-mile trip is manageable in one day, but flexibility is key; enjoy the local roads and be prepared for a more engaging drive.
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 193.4 miles from Stockton, NY, or about 4h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.8 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 85 miles or 2h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.4 miles or 4h 29m 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 193.4 miles or 4h 29m
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 7h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Stockton, 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.
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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 Stockton, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Stockton, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 228.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
193 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 Corning, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
193 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 193 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193.4 miles from Stockton, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 485 decision points cluster between mile 341.4 and 372.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
341.4 mi into trip
|
~7h 17m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
7
356.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 38m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
367.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
372.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 56m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
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 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
372.2 mi into trip
|
~7h 56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$63.67 one way
$127.34 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $68.85 | $137.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $74.97 | $149.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.40 | $170.80 |
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: 135.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116 | 1 | $40.61 | $18.57 |
| Efficient EV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.85 | $15.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.7 | 1 | $54.15 | $24.76 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 29m 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?
Expect a dynamic driving experience on this route, characterized by numerous turns rather than long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating local roads like East Railroad Avenue, Cassadaga-Stockton Road, and Maple Avenue for the entirety of the 417.5 miles. This 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be constantly adjusting your steering, offering a hands-on connection to the road. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, implying a continuous engagement with changing road conditions and scenery, making it an active rather than passive drive.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
84 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 228.8 mi on Keystone Shortway.
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 341.4 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 48 significant decision points across 386.8 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 341.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 367.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Stockton, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Lake Hopatcong
341.4 mi in
|
~7h 17m
Morristown Airport
355.5 mi in
|
~7h 35m
New York City
366.8 mi in
|
~7h 50m
Newark
366.8 mi in
|
~7h 50m
About the Cities
Arriving 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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Solo Traveler
8h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 228.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. 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 193 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 Staten Island, 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 341.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 356.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 367.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.5 hours each way, a round trip means 17.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Staten Island, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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