Westfield to Staten Island is 391.7 miles and takes about 8h 33m via Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $64 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive will take you across New York and Pennsylvania, transitioning from the Northeast region's familiar landscapes. Given the 2-day recommendation and predominantly surface road profile, plan for a relaxed pace. You'll encounter a mix of rural and developed areas as you traverse the 391.7 miles. This trip is best suited for those who prefer a more scenic, less highway-intensive experience.
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
195.8 miles from Westfield, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 4h 31m into the drive
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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
Southern Tier Expressway
8.7 mi
10m
State Park Road
8.1 mi
14m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 228.8 mi, about 4h 19m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 49 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,184 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,640
Quietest
midnight
~276 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
4.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Westfield, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 394
1.1 mi·1 min·North Portage Street
2
Continue on NY 394
4.4 mi·6 min·South Portage Road
3
Continue on NY 394
2.5 mi·3 min·North Erie Street
4
Continue on NY 394
1.9 mi·2 min·West Lake Road
5
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 394
5.8 mi·8 min·West Lake Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi·34 sec
7
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
8.7 mi·10 min·Southern Tier Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 12Toward NY 60: Jamestown
9
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi·20 sec·North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi·29 sec·Marvin Parkway
11
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Lakeview Avenue
12
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft·2 sec·Newton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi·2 min·Winsor Street
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·27 sec·this road
15
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi·26 sec·Allen Street
16
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi·49 sec·Maple Street
17
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi·53 sec·West Virginia Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi·27 sec·Glenview Avenue
19
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Martin Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi·17 sec·Foote Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi·19 min·US 62
22
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi·23 sec·West 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·Hickory Street
24
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi·24 sec·Hickory Bridge
25
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi·57 sec·Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi·3 min·Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi·35 sec·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi·2 min·North Main Street
30
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi·6 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi·2 min·West Main Street
32
Take the exit
265 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
33
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi·4 min·South Main Street
34
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi·12 min·PA 948
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi·4 min·PA 66
36
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi·22 min·PA 948
37
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi·2 min·West Main Street
38
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi·16 min·Boot Jack Road
39
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi·6 min·Penfield Road
40
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi·8 min·Hoovertown Road
41
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi·14 min·State Park Road
42
Turn left
0.3 mi·40 sec
43
Merge onto I 80
229 mi·4 hr 19 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
45
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
46
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
47
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
48
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
50
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
51
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
52
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
53
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
54
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
55
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
56
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
58
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
59
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
60
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
61
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
62
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
63
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
64
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
65
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
66
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
67
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
68
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
69
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
71
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
72
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
73
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
74
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
75
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
76
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
77
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
78
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
79
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
80
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
81
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
82
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 8 hours and 33 minutes, this trip is comfortably split over two days. Consider leaving Westfield in the morning, aiming to reach your overnight stop after about half the driving distance. You have two recommended stops, so use them to break up the 391.7 miles. Pay attention to your fuel gauge, especially when transitioning to surface roads, as gas station availability can be more spread out than on major interstates. The $64 fuel cost is an estimate, so check current prices. A good stopping point for day one might be around the halfway mark of the Keystone Shortway portion to balance your driving.
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 195.8 miles from Westfield, NY, or about 4h 31m 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 86 miles or 2h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 195.8 miles or 4h 31m 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 195.8 miles or 4h 31m
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 5m
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 Westfield, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Westfield, NY
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 196 miles and 4.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 86 miles from Westfield, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 50
5 decision points cluster between mile 346.2 and 377 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
346.2 mi into trip|~7h 22m 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
361.7 mi into trip|~7h 42m 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
372 mi into trip|~7h 54m 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
376.9 mi into trip|~8h 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
377 mi into trip|~8h 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
$63.37 one way
$126.73 round trip
$4.11/gal25.4 MPG avg137 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$68.76
$137.53
premium
$4.85
$74.76
$149.52
diesel
$4.80
$73.96
$147.92
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
$63
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$209–$319
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 137 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
117.5
1
$41.13
$18.80
Efficient EV
97.9
1
$34.27
$15.67
EV Truck/SUV
156.7
1
$54.84
$25.07
Gas CO2
137 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Westfield, NY
Late night
in Westfield on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Smoke
E 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Smoke
NW 6 to 9 mph0% chanceLive 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
5 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
8h 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 378.2
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
11 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 378.2
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 378.2
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 378.2
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 378.2
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 391.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a 21% highway share, meaning most of your 391.7 miles will be on surface roads. The longest continuous stretch on higher-speed roads is 228.8 miles along the Keystone Shortway. After that, expect to navigate through towns and local traffic. You'll notice a significant shift from highway cruising to managing intersections and varying speed limits as you leave the main highway sections.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
82 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 346.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 50 significant decision points across 391.7 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 346.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 372 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,844 ft72 ft
Total Climb
2,243 ft
Total Descent
2,919 ft
Highest Point
1,844 ft
~111.9 mi in
Elevation Range
1,771 ft
Notable High Points
1,705 ft at ~195.8 miles+697 ft prominence
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Westfield, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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 196 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 346.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 361.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 372 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 8.6 hours each way, a round trip means 17.1 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.
