Origin
Beacon, NY
Late night in Beacon on Thursday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
86.6 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 50m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Beacon, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 45m drive with frequent turns across 86.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Avenue | — | — |
| North Road | — | — |
| I 84 West | — | — |
| I 87 | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beacon, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
3
Continue on North Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Road
4
Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 84 West, NY 52 West: Newburgh Beacon Bridge, Newburgh
5
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
7
Continue straight
427 ft
·
10 sec
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 87 South: New York City
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New York State Thruway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
11
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
12
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
13
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
14
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
15
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
16
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
17
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
18
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
19
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
20
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
21
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
22
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
23
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
24
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
25
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
27
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
28
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
29
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
30
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
31
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
33
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
34
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
35
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
36
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
37
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
38
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
39
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
40
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
41
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
42
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Beacon, NY, or about 52m into the drive.
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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Beacon, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beacon, NY
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Beacon, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.3 mi from Beacon, NY · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.3 miles from Beacon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.25 one way
$28.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $15.41 | $30.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.78 | $33.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$14
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26 | 0 | $9.09 | $4.16 |
| Efficient EV | 21.7 | 0 | $7.58 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
4:09 AM
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.
Road read
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 86.6 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Avenue, North Road, I 84 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.3 miles from Beacon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beacon, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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