Origin
Attica, NY
Afternoon in Attica on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Attica, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
7h 23m
Distance
350.8 mi
565 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
Attica, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Attica to Staten Island covers 350.8 miles and takes approximately 7 hours and 23 minutes. This highway-focused trip is designed for a single day of travel, making it a manageable, albeit long, trek across New York State. You should budget about $57 for fuel to complete the journey. The route primarily utilizes the Southern Tier Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway to navigate between the two points. While it is certainly feasible to finish this in one go, keep in mind that the duration requires consistent focus to reach your destination before nightfall.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.4 miles from Attica, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a trip defined by efficiency, as highway driving accounts for 73% of your total time on the road. The route offers a steady, fast-paced rhythm, with the longest uninterrupted segment spanning 104.5 miles along the Southern Tier Expressway. You will spend the vast majority of your day cruising on major interstates, which keeps navigation straightforward but requires you to stay alert during long, monotonous stretches. As you transition between these primary corridors, the character of the road remains consistent, favoring speed and directness over technical or winding local paths.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 104.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 230.1 miles in near US 6.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 350.8 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 230.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 330.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 42 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
230.1 mi into trip
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~4h 40m in
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US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
305.3 mi into trip
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~6h 12m 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
8
330.8 mi into trip
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~6h 44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City...
8
336 mi into trip
|
~6h 50m 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
336.1 mi into trip
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~6h 50m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Along This Route
Between Attica, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Mt Pocono
230.1 mi in
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~4h 40m
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via US 6
Milford
230.9 mi in
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~4h 41m
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via I 84; I 380
Lake Hopatcong
305.3 mi in
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~6h 12m
Morristown Airport
319.5 mi in
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~6h 30m
New York City
330.8 mi in
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~6h 44m
Newark
330.8 mi in
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~6h 44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Tier Expressway | 104.5 mi | 2h 2m |
| I 81 | 53.4 mi | 1h 3m |
| Keystone Shortway | 46.1 mi | 59m |
| Genesee Expressway | 38.2 mi | 44m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Genesee Street | 8.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
Southern Tier Expressway
— 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Attica, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on this road
71 ft
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7 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto NY 238
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Main Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto NY 98; NY 238
0.4 mi
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33 sec
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Market Street
4
Turn straight onto NY 98
2.7 mi
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4 min
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Alexander Road
5
Continue on NY 98
0.5 mi
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44 sec
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Main Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
7
Merge onto US 20
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Broadway Road
8
Continue on US 20
6.5 mi
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8 min
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Telephone Road
9
Turn right onto NY 63
3.0 mi
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4 min
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Ellicott Street Road
10
Continue on NY 63
4.1 mi
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6 min
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Big Tree Road
11
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi
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54 sec
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State Highway 63
12
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi
·
11 min
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Genesee Street
13
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
108 ft
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1 sec
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Genesee Street
14
Continue on NY 63
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Genesee Street
15
Merge onto US 20A; NY 39; NY 63
3.3 mi
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4 min
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Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
16
Continue on NY 408
0.3 mi
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32 sec
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Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
18
Merge onto I 390
38 mi
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44 min
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Genesee Expressway
19
Merge onto I 86
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
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I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the none lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
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25 min
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I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
25
Merge onto I 80
46 mi
·
59 min
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Keystone Shortway
Use the none / straight / right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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Ledgewood Road
28
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 46
Use the none lane.
29
Continue on US 46
213 ft
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4 sec
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US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight / none lanes.
30
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
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11 min
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Route 10 East
Use the none lane.
31
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
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4 min
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NJ 10
Use the none lane.
32
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
33
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 287
34
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
35
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
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10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the none / straight lanes.
36
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Use the none lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
38
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
40
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
41
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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Winans Avenue
42
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Liberty Avenue
43
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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Hillside Avenue
44
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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Hillside Avenue
45
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi
·
4 min
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North Broad Street
46
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Broad Street
Use the none lane.
47
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Bayway
48
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
49
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
50
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
51
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
52
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
54
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
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South Gannon Avenue
55
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
56
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
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2 min
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Brielle Avenue
57
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
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2 min
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Rockland Avenue
58
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Richmond Road
59
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Kensico Street
60
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
61
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
62
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
63
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
64
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
To tackle this 350.8-mile drive comfortably, aim for an early morning departure to avoid potential traffic congestion as you approach the Staten Island area. Plan for at least two stops along the way to stretch your legs and refuel, keeping your $57 gas budget in mind as you choose service stations. Because the drive is heavily weighted toward high-speed interstates, it is wise to keep a steady pace rather than rushing through the long 104.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway. Since you are staying within New York for the entire trip, you will find consistent road signage and infrastructure throughout the day, providing a predictable environment for your journey.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.4 miles from Attica, NY, or about 3h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 104.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.4 miles or 3h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
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 Attica, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Attica, NY
This is one driving day of about 350.8 miles and 7h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Attica, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Southern Tier Expressway for about 104.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.4 mi from Attica, NY · 3h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
175 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.4 miles from Attica, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 104.5 miles.
Arriving in Staten Island, NY
The final approach into Staten Island, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Staten Island, NY.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.11 one way
$114.22 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $61.89 | $123.77 |
| premium | $4.88 | $67.44 | $134.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $77.94 | $155.87 |
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
$57
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.83 | $16.84 |
| Efficient EV | 87.7 | 1 | $30.70 | $14.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.3 | 1 | $49.11 | $22.45 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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
Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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.
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
7 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
7h 23m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Attica, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 350.8 miles and takes about 7h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.4 miles from Attica, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 42 significant decision points across 350.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 230.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 330.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Attica, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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