Valhalla, NY to Staten Island, NY is 52.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 25 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway and Tonnelle Avenue, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a fairly direct connection, mostly utilizing major parkways and expressways. Given its short duration and modest fuel cost, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a straightforward drive without the need for overnight accommodations.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway
9.4 mi
12m
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
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Sprain Brook Parkway
— 9.4 mi, about 12m
Traffic on I-95
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
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Averaged across 21 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valhalla, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Broadway
46 ft·3 sec·Broadway
2
Turn right onto Legion Drive
0.5 mi·1 min·Legion Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100
1.2 mi·2 min·Grasslands Road
Use the right lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway SouthUse the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway
9.4 mi·12 min·Sprain Brook Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward NY 100 South: Central AvenueUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto NY 100
0.8 mi·1 min·Central Park Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Exit 5Toward I-87 South: New York
9
Merge onto I 87
2.3 mi·3 min·New York State Thruway
10
Continue on I 87
4.8 mi·7 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 7N-SToward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington BridgeUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 7SToward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, TrentonUse the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 95; US 1
392 ft·5 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
15
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
16
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
17
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1; US 9; US 46
Exit 72BToward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades ParkUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on NJ 63
3.2 mi·5 min·Bergen Boulevard
20
Turn straight onto CR 501
0.7 mi·1 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
21
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·76th Street
22
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
5.0 mi·7 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi·9 sec·Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
25
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
26
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi·27 sec·12th Street Viaduct
27
Take the exit
236 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft·23 sec·Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft·5 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi·5 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 14AToward NJ 440: BayonneUse the right lane.
32
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi·17 sec·Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
33
Take the exit
357 ft·8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 440 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
35
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi·6 min·NJ 440
36
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
37
Take the exit
0.6 mi·55 sec
Exit 10EToward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
38
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
39
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
40
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
41
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
42
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
43
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
44
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
45
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
46
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
47
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
48
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
49
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
50
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 26.2 miles from Valhalla, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 35
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|NY 100 / Grasslands Road
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100 / Grasslands Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
19.7 mi into trip|~29m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7N-S
Toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitesto...
9
20 mi into trip|~30m in
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
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7S
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...
9
22.9 mi into trip|~35m in|US 1; US 9; US 46
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72B
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
8
33.2 mi into trip|~51m in
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
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.52 one way
$17.03 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg18 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$9.22
$18.43
premium
$4.87
$10.04
$20.08
diesel
$5.40
$11.15
$22.29
Estimated Tolls: $16.77
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)$0.65
New York State Thruway
(2.3 mi)$0.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$17
Total
$25
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
15.7
0
$5.50
$2.52
Efficient EV
13.1
0
$4.59
$2.10
EV Truck/SUV
21
0
$7.34
$3.35
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Valhalla, NY
Late night
in Valhalla on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers
E 7 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
E 15 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 25m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 54% of it on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 9.4 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect to transition from parkway driving to surface streets as you approach Tonnelle Avenue. The constant stream of exits and merging traffic on the Major Deegan Expressway will keep you engaged.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.4 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in near NY 100 / Grasslands Road.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.4 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 0.5 miles (NY 100 / Grasslands Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Valhalla, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Trenton, Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike - among others.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 52.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.4 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.77 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 100 / Grasslands Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
