Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
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.
Tuckahoe, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Staten Island, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Tuckahoe to Staten Island is 42.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m via Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route offers a mix of highway and surface roads, making it a practical option for a quick transfer or as part of a larger journey. With only one recommended day, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Tonnelle Avenue | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Bergen Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| New York State Thruway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Central Park Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 13 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,026 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~1,234 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
3.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Tuckahoe, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on Main Street
Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
Continue on Tuckahoe Road
Turn left onto Central Park Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 87
Continue on I 87
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95; US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95; US 1
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Continue on NJ 63
Turn straight onto CR 501
Turn right onto 76th Street
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
Take the exit
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
Turn left onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
Continue on Corona Avenue
Turn right onto Croft Court
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Tuckahoe, 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 0.1 and 23.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Yonkers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
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 I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.89 one way
$13.78 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.87 | $8.12 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$17
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Late night in Tuckahoe on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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.
This drive features a 44% highway share, meaning you'll experience both high-speed sections and surface street navigation. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 5.1 miles on Tonnelle Avenue. Expect to encounter frequent exits and merges as you transition between the Major Deegan Expressway and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic conditions.
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 0.1 miles in near Yonkers Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.4 miles you will encounter 33 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 0.1 miles (Yonkers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Tuckahoe, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Trenton, Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
Trenton
Upper Level
Jersey City
Pulaski Skyway
Hoboken
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
Brooklyn
Tuckahoe is a village in Westchester County, New York and a small suburb of New York City.
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 11m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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