Origin
Chautauqua, NY
Afternoon in Chautauqua on Monday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chautauqua, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
8h 19m
Distance
381.6 mi
614 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 12m
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6 AM
8h 20m
8 AM
8h 35m
10 AM
8h 25m
12 PM
8h 23m
3 PM
8h 26m
5 PM
8h 34m
8 PM
8h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Chautauqua, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 381.6 miles and takes about 8h 19m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, PA 948, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 228.8 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
190.8 miles from Chautauqua, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 23m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 19m drive with frequent turns across 381.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 82 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 228.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 336.1 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 53 significant decision points across 381.6 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 336.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 351.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 361.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 53 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
336.1 mi into trip
|
~7h 8m 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
7
351.5 mi into trip
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~7h 28m in
Take the exit toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
7
361.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
8
366.8 mi into trip
|
~7h 46m 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
366.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 46m 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 Chautauqua, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Lake Hopatcong
336.1 mi in
|
~7h 8m
Morristown Airport
350.2 mi in
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~7h 26m
New York City
361.5 mi in
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~7h 40m
Newark
361.5 mi in
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~7h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 228.8 mi | 4h 19m |
| PA 948 | 23.8 mi | 35m |
| US 62 | 15.6 mi | 19m |
| Boot Jack Road | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
| Southern Tier Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| State Park Road | 8.1 mi | 14m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 228.8 mi, about 4h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chautauqua, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Ames Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
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Ames Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Ramble Avenue
49 ft
·
3 sec
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Ramble Avenue
3
Keep slight right at fork
121 ft
·
8 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
134 ft
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14 sec
5
Turn left onto NY 394
5.4 mi
·
7 min
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West Lake Road
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
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34 sec
7
Merge onto I 86; NY 17
8.7 mi
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10 min
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Southern Tier Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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30 sec
Exit 12
Toward NY 60: Jamestown
9
Turn right onto NY 60
0.1 mi
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20 sec
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North Main Street
10
Turn left onto Marvin Parkway
0.2 mi
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29 sec
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Marvin Parkway
11
Turn right onto Lakeview Avenue
0.8 mi
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1 min
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Lakeview Avenue
12
Turn left onto Newton Avenue
73 ft
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2 sec
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Newton Avenue
13
Turn right onto Winsor Street
0.9 mi
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2 min
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Winsor Street
14
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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this road
15
Turn slight right onto Allen Street
0.2 mi
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26 sec
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Allen Street
16
Continue on Maple Street
0.4 mi
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49 sec
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Maple Street
17
Continue on West Virginia Boulevard
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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West Virginia Boulevard
18
Turn right onto Glenview Avenue
0.1 mi
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27 sec
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Glenview Avenue
19
Turn left onto Martin Road
2.1 mi
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3 min
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Martin Road
20
At end of road, turn left onto NY 60
0.2 mi
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17 sec
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Foote Avenue
21
Turn right onto US 62
16 mi
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19 min
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US 62
22
Turn right onto US 62
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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West 4th Avenue
23
Turn left onto Hickory Street
0.2 mi
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23 sec
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Hickory Street
24
Continue on Hickory Bridge
0.1 mi
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24 sec
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Hickory Bridge
25
Turn left onto Crescent Park
0.4 mi
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57 sec
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Crescent Park
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto US 6
1.8 mi
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3 min
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Crescent Park
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on US 6
0.2 mi
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35 sec
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Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on US 6
2.9 mi
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4 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on US 6
1.4 mi
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2 min
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North Main Street
30
Continue on US 6
4.5 mi
·
6 min
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Grand Army of the Republic Highway
31
Continue on US 6
1.1 mi
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2 min
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West Main Street
32
Take the exit
265 ft
·
9 sec
Toward PA 666 West
33
Merge onto PA 666
2.3 mi
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4 min
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South Main Street
34
Continue on PA 948
8.5 mi
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12 min
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PA 948
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 66
2.9 mi
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4 min
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PA 66
36
Turn right onto PA 948
15 mi
·
22 min
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PA 948
37
Turn left onto PA 948
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
38
Continue on US 219; PA 948
11 mi
·
16 min
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Boot Jack Road
39
Turn left onto PA 153
3.7 mi
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6 min
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Penfield Road
40
Continue on PA 153
5.0 mi
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8 min
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Hoovertown Road
41
Continue on PA 153
8.1 mi
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14 min
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State Park Road
42
Turn left
0.3 mi
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40 sec
43
Merge onto I 80
229 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
44
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
45
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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Ledgewood Road
46
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
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1 min
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US 46
47
Continue on US 46
213 ft
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4 sec
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US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
48
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
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11 min
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Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
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4 min
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NJ 10
Use the right lane.
50
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
51
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
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1 min
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I 287
52
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
53
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
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10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
54
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
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29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
55
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
56
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
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5 min
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Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
57
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
58
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
59
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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Winans Avenue
60
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Liberty Avenue
61
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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Hillside Avenue
62
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
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45 sec
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Hillside Avenue
63
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi
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4 min
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North Broad Street
64
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Broad Street
65
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Bayway
66
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
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11 sec
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Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
67
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
68
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
69
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
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3 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
71
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
72
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
73
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
74
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
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2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
75
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Rockland Avenue
76
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
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1 min
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Richmond Road
77
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Kensico Street
78
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
79
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
80
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
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40 sec
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Corona Avenue
81
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
82
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 190.8 miles from Chautauqua, NY, or about 4h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.8 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 84 miles or 2h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 190.8 miles or 4h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 190.8 miles or 4h 23m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 51m
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 Chautauqua, 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.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Chautauqua, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 191 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Chautauqua, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 228.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 190.8 mi from Chautauqua, NY · 4h 23m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
191 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Corning, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
191 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Corning, NY after about 191 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 190.8 miles from Chautauqua, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.8 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 191 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Staten Island, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$62.12 one way
$124.25 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
134 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.32 | $134.64 |
| premium | $4.88 | $73.36 | $146.72 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $84.78 | $169.56 |
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 133.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114.5 | 1 | $40.07 | $18.32 |
| Efficient EV | 95.4 | 1 | $33.39 | $15.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152.6 | 1 | $53.42 | $24.42 |
Gas CO2
134 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
2:47 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8 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
8h 19m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chautauqua, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 381.6 miles and takes about 8h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, PA 948, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 191 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 190.8 miles from Chautauqua, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.12 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 53 significant decision points across 381.6 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 336.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 351.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 361.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chautauqua, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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