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Trip from Boston, NY to Staten Island, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 57m

Distance

368.9 mi

594 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
7h 48m ★
6 AM
7h 57m
8 AM
8h 15m
10 AM
8h 3m
12 PM
8h 1m
3 PM
8h 4m
5 PM
8h 14m
8 PM
7h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Boston, NY, to Staten Island, NY, this 368.9-mile journey is a significant undertaking, estimated to take around 7 hours and 57 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Southern Tier Expressway, I-81, and the Keystone Shortway, this route is largely highway-focused, making it feasible as a single-day trip if you're prepared for a long haul. Budget approximately $61 for fuel, and plan for at least two stops along the way to break up the drive. This trip stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points within New York State.

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

184.5 miles from Boston, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 57m. Total distance: 368.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with approximately 70% of the drive taking place on major expressways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 104.5 miles along the Southern Tier Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While the majority of the drive involves maintaining highway speeds, the progression through different interstates means you'll experience shifts in road design and surrounding landscape as you travel.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 72 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 194.9 miles in near I 81.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 45 significant decision points across 368.9 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 194.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 248.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 45 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
194.9 mi into trip | ~4h 10m 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
9
248.2 mi into trip | ~5h 13m 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...
8
323.5 mi into trip | ~6h 45m 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
354.1 mi into trip | ~7h 23m 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
354.3 mi into trip | ~7h 24m 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 Boston, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

Mt Pocono

248.2 mi in | ~5h 13m | via US 6

Milford

249 mi in | ~5h 14m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

323.5 mi in | ~6h 45m

Morristown Airport

337.6 mi in | ~7h 3m

New York City

348.9 mi in | ~7h 17m

Newark

348.9 mi in | ~7h 17m

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
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Genesee Expressway 22.2 mi 25m
State Highway 39 18.2 mi 25m
Nunda-Dansville Road 12.4 mi 16m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 104.5 mi, about 2h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boston, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on Boston Cross Road

33 ft · 8 sec · Boston Cross Road
2

Turn sharp left onto Boston State Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Boston State Road
3

Continue on Springville Boston Road

6.4 mi · 9 min · Springville Boston Road
4

Turn left onto CR 410

1.6 mi · 3 min · Middle Road
5

Turn right onto NY 240

1.5 mi · 2 min · Vaughn Street
6

Turn left onto NY 39

7.7 mi · 8 min · Springville Sardinia Highway
7

Continue on NY 39

0.2 mi · 10 sec · State Highway 39
8

Continue on NY 39

1.4 mi · 1 min · Schutt Road
9

Turn right onto NY 16; NY 39

0.6 mi · 56 sec · State Highway 16
10

Continue on NY 16; NY 39

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Olean Road
11

Turn left onto NY 39

1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 39
12

Continue on NY 39

2.3 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
13

Continue on NY 39

18 mi · 25 min · State Highway 39
14

Turn right onto NY 436

1.8 mi · 2 min · Denton Corners Road
15

Turn right onto NY 19A; NY 436

2.2 mi · 3 min · NY 19A; NY 436
16

Turn left onto NY 436

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hamilton Street
17

Turn left onto NY 436

360 ft · 8 sec · Main Street
18

Continue on NY 436

5.6 mi · 8 min · Portage Street
19

Continue on NY 436

1.0 mi · 1 min · Mill Street
20

Continue on NY 436

12 mi · 16 min · Nunda-Dansville Road
21

Continue on NY 436

0.7 mi · 1 min · Ossian Street
22

Turn right onto Spruce Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Spruce Street
23

Turn slight right onto NY 36

0.9 mi · 1 min · Clara Barton Street
24

Continue on NY 36

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Hornell Road
25

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
26

Merge onto I 390

22 mi · 25 min · Genesee Expressway
27

Merge onto I 86

105 mi · 2 hr 2 min · Southern Tier Expressway
28

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
30

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.
31

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
32

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
33

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
34

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
35

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
36

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
37

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
38

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
40

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
41

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
42

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
43

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
44

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
45

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
46

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
48

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
49

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
50

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
51

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
52

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
53

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
54

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
55

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
56

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
57

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
58

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
59

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
60

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
62

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
63

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
64

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
65

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
66

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
67

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
68

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
69

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
70

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
71

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
72

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour, 57-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. With 368.9 miles to cover, spacing out your two planned stops will be crucial for staying alert. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without services could be over 100 miles on the Southern Tier Expressway. This route is best tackled in one day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, breaking it into two days is an option.

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 184.5 miles from Boston, NY, or about 3h 57m 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 81 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.5 miles or 3h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 26m

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 Boston, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 Boston, NY

This is one driving day of about 368.9 miles and 7h 57m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Boston, 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 184.5 mi from Boston, NY · 3h 57m into the drive

Downtown Union, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union, NY

184 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

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Endwell, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.5 miles from Boston, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.72 one way

$121.45 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $65.66 $131.32
premium $4.92 $71.50 $143.00
diesel $5.61 $81.45 $162.90

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

$61

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$102–$127

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 110.7 1 $38.73 $17.71
Efficient EV 92.2 1 $32.28 $14.76
EV Truck/SUV 147.6 1 $51.65 $23.61

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 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 16, 2026

Origin

Boston, NY

Evening in Boston on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 to 16 mph 88% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 15 at 11:57PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Evening in Staten Island on Thursday

Local time

6:31 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Union, NY

184 mi in

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

26 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 57m 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 Boston, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 368.9 miles and takes about 7h 57m 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 184.5 miles from Boston, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.72 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 45 significant decision points across 368.9 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 194.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 248.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 323.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Boston, 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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