This 335.6-mile journey from Avon, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 6 hours and 55 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on the Southern Tier Expressway, Genesee Expressway, and I-81, with 81% of the drive being on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $55. This highway-focused route is efficient for covering ground within the Northeast region, making it a practical option if you're looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours. While there's one recommended stop, the overall feel is one of steady progress.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
167.8 miles from Avon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 16m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 55m. Total distance: 335.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 55m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive on this route, accounting for 81% of your total mileage. The Southern Tier Expressway will be your main companion for significant stretches, including one continuous segment of 104.5 miles. This means you'll experience a good amount of high-speed driving, allowing for consistent progress. While the majority of the drive is on major expressways, the transition onto I-81 will maintain this fast-paced character, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 52 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 Genesee Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 161.5 miles in near I 81.
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 34 significant decision points across 335.6 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 161.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 34 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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161.5 mi into trip|~3h 8m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
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214.9 mi into trip|~4h 12m in|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...
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290.1 mi into trip|~5h 44m 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
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320.8 mi into trip|~6h 22m 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
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320.9 mi into trip|~6h 22m 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 Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Avon, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Step-by-step road directions between Avon, NY and Staten Island, NY.
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Start on Park Place
508 ft·6 sec·Park Place
2
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.8 mi·55 sec·East Main Street
3
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.2 mi·1 min·Avon-East Avon Road
4
Continue on US 20; NY 5
0.5 mi·38 sec·East Avon-Lima Road
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
6
Merge onto I 390
54 mi·1 hr 2 min·Genesee Expressway
7
Merge onto I 86
105 mi·2 hr 2 min·Southern Tier Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
13
Merge onto I 80
46 mi·59 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
16
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
17
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
18
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
20
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
21
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
26
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
30
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
31
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
32
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
33
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
34
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
35
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
36
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
37
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
38
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
39
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
42
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
43
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
45
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
46
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
47
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
48
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
49
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
50
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
51
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
52
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour, 55-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Avon to avoid potential traffic as you approach Staten Island. With a single recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 104.5-mile stretch on the Southern Tier Expressway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The $55 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This is a straightforward drive, so focus on maintaining a steady pace and enjoying the efficient progress.
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 167.8 miles from Avon, NY, or about 3h 16m 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 74 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.8 miles or 3h 16m 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 25m
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 Avon, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Avon, NY
This is one driving day of about 335.6 miles and 6h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Avon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break 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 167.8 mi from Avon, NY
· 3h 16m into the drive
The midpoint is around 167.8 miles from Avon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top 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.
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
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 329.1
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 329.1
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...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 329.1
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
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 329.1
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
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 329.1
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 340.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.24 one way
$110.48 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$59.73
$119.47
premium
$4.92
$65.05
$130.09
diesel
$5.61
$74.10
$148.19
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
$55
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.7
1
$35.24
$16.11
Efficient EV
83.9
0
$29.37
$13.42
EV Truck/SUV
134.2
1
$46.98
$21.48
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Avon, NY
Night
in Avon on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Night
in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
10:57 PM
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.
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
13 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
6h 55m 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 Avon, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 335.6 miles and takes about 6h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, Genesee Expressway, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 167.8 miles from Avon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.24 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 1 meaningful break 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 34 significant decision points across 335.6 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 161.5 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 214.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 290.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Avon, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
