Origin
Chestnut Ridge, NY
Evening in Chestnut Ridge on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 11m
8 AM
1h 22m
10 AM
1h 15m
12 PM
1h 14m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chestnut Ridge, NY
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Trip Overview
This 46.7-mile drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Primarily utilizing major roadways like NJ 17, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension, this route is ideal as a single-day excursion with no need for an overnight stay. With an estimated fuel cost of $8, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Northeast region. The drive's highway-focused profile means you'll be covering ground efficiently, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
About the Cities
Arriving in Staten Island, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
Staten Island is New York City's "Forgotten Borough" across New York Harbor from Manhattan. Staten Island may seem like it's in an entirely different world than the hustle and bustle expected in New York City. However, it still has some of the features you've come to expect from the city. This combination of city influences and its rural origins have created a unique borough that is a great place to visit.
Top landmarks
- • Bayonne Bridge — arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
- • Staten Island Museum — museum in Staten Island, New York
- • Fort Wadsworth — United States military base
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 10m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 46.7-mile journey, with 67% of the drive taking place on major thoroughfares. You'll encounter stretches like the 9.3-mile segment on NJ 17, offering a consistent pace. The route transitions between different parkways and turnpikes, maintaining a sense of forward momentum. While not designed for scenic sightseeing, the efficiency of these roadways allows you to cover the distance quickly. It's a drive built for reaching your destination rather than lingering on the journey itself.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 29 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 29 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
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 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington...
8
27.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
7
28.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
29 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Brooklyn.
Gsp Toll South
3.7 mi in
|
~7m
Jersey City
27.4 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
27.4 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
27.5 mi in
|
~37m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
29 mi in
|
~39m
|
via I 78; NJTP
Brooklyn
40.9 mi in
|
~56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 9.3 mi | 11m |
| Garden State Parkway | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| Chestnut Ridge Road | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 9.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on this road
105 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto NY 45
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3
Turn left onto CR 92
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Glen Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
5
Merge onto GSP
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto NJ 17
9.3 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
10
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
15
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
16
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
22
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
25
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
26
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
27
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
29
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
30
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
32
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
33
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
34
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
35
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
36
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
37
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
38
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
39
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Chestnut Ridge, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Chestnut Ridge, 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
$7.69 one way
$15.37 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.03
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.65
Garden State Parkway
(6.4 mi)
$0.38
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
6:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
41 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
1h 10m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Chestnut Ridge, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 46.7 miles and takes about 1h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Chestnut Ridge, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 miles you will encounter 29 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.9 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Chestnut Ridge, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike and Brooklyn.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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