Origin
Chatham, NY
Night in Chatham on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
28°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 1m
Distance
155.6 mi
250 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 50m
★
6 AM
3h 2m
8 AM
3h 25m
10 AM
3h 10m
12 PM
3h 8m
3 PM
3h 11m
5 PM
3h 24m
8 PM
2h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chatham, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 155.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Hudson Avenue, State Route 66 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.61 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.8 miles from Chatham, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 1m drive with frequent turns across 155.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street 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 Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hudson Avenue | — | — |
| State Route 66 | — | — |
| Union Turnpike | — | — |
| Columbia Street | — | — |
| Green Street | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| Rhinebeck-Hudson Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chatham, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Austerlitz Street
33 ft
·
2 sec
·
Austerlitz Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
112 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
4
Continue on Hudson Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Hudson Avenue
5
Continue on State Route 66
8.5 mi
·
13 min
·
State Route 66
6
Continue on Union Turnpike
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
7
Continue on Columbia Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
8
Turn left onto Green Street
167 ft
·
5 sec
·
Green Street
9
Continue on Columbia Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Street
10
Turn left onto North 3rd Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
North 3rd Street
11
Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
12
Take the ramp straight toward NY 9G, NY 23 West
341 ft
·
7 sec
·
NY 9G, NY 23 West
13
Merge slight left onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge
10 ft
·
1 sec
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
15
Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
16
Continue on State Highway 23
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
17
Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
18
Turn right
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
19
Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
NYST, I 87
20
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
21
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 South: NY City
22
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
New York State Thruway
23
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
24
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
25
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
26
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
27
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
28
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
29
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
30
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
31
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
32
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
33
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
34
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
35
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
36
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
37
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
38
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
39
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
40
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
41
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
42
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
43
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
44
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
45
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
46
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
47
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
48
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
49
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
50
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
51
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
52
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
53
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
54
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
55
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.8 miles from Chatham, NY, or about 1h 30m 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.8 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 29m
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 Chatham, 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 Chatham, NY
This is one driving day of about 155.6 miles and 3h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Chatham, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.8 mi from Chatham, NY · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.8 miles from Chatham, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Staten Island, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.61 one way
$51.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $27.70 | $55.39 |
| premium | $4.92 | $30.16 | $60.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.35 | $68.71 |
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
$26
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.34 | $7.47 |
| Efficient EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.61 | $6.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.2 | 0 | $21.78 | $9.96 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Night in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
78 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
20 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
3h 1m 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 Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 155.6 miles and takes about 3h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Hudson Avenue, State Route 66. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.8 miles from Chatham, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.61 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 3h 1m 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 Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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