Origin
Claverack, NY
Morning in Claverack on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Claverack, 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
3h 11m
Distance
147.5 mi
237 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 59m
★
6 AM
3h 11m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 19m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 33m
8 PM
3h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Claverack, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 147.5-mile drive from Claverack, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway, NJ 17, and the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region. Despite a significant portion on highways, expect a turn-heavy local feel as you approach your destination. Planning for one stop should be sufficient for this relatively short, direct drive.
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
73.7 miles from Claverack, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 11m. Total distance: 147.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route presents a dynamic driving experience, with 28% of the journey on highways, offering stretches of faster travel. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 83.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, allowing for steady progress. However, be prepared for a turn-heavy local drive as you transition towards Staten Island. The road's personality shifts from open highway to more intricate local roads, requiring your attention and adaptability. This blend means you won't experience a monotonous interstate grind but rather a varied journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 48 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 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 97.1 miles in near NY 17.
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 32 significant decision points across 147.5 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 97.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
97.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
98.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
128.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 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
129.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
129.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 40m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Claverack, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.
Catskill
9.4 mi in
|
~13m
|
via NY 23
Nyst
12.5 mi in
|
~18m
Leeds
12.5 mi in
|
~18m
Jersey City
128.2 mi in
|
~2h 37m
|
via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
128.2 mi in
|
~2h 37m
|
via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
128.3 mi in
|
~2h 37m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
129.8 mi in
|
~2h 40m
|
via I 78; NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 83.1 mi | 1h 35m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| Albany Post Road | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| NY 9H | 4 mi | 5m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Claverack, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 9H
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 9H
2
Take the exit onto NY 23
199 ft
·
5 sec
·
NY 23
3
Turn slight right onto US 9; 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 9; 23
4
Continue on US 9; NY 23
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Albany Post Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NY 23
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
6
Enter roundabout onto NY 23
10 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
7
Continue on NY 23
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
8
Continue on NY 23
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
10
Turn right onto CR 23B
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
CR 23B
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87
12
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 87 South: NY City
14
Merge onto I 87
83 mi
·
1 hr 35 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
16
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
19
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
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
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
23
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
24
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
25
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
28
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.
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
30
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
31
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
33
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
34
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
35
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
36
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
38
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
39
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
41
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
42
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
43
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
44
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
45
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
46
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
47
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
48
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 11-minute drive, departing early in the morning is advisable to bypass potential traffic, especially as you near the New Jersey Turnpike. While the drive is short enough for one day, the 83.1-mile stretch on the New York State Thruway is your longest opportunity for uninterrupted travel, so plan your fuel and rest stops before hitting that segment. Keep an eye on your navigation as you approach Staten Island, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests a need for careful attention to turns. With a fuel cost around $24, budgeting is straightforward for this trip.
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 73.7 miles from Claverack, NY, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 32 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.7 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 28m
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 Claverack, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Claverack, NY
This is one driving day of about 147.5 miles and 3h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Claverack, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.7 mi from Claverack, NY · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.7 miles from Claverack, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.28 one way
$48.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.25 | $52.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $28.59 | $57.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.57 | $65.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.81
New York State Thruway
(83.1 mi)
$4.16
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)
$0.65
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
$24
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| Efficient EV | 36.9 | 0 | $12.91 | $5.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59 | 0 | $20.65 | $9.44 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Morning in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
74 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
11 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 11m 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 Claverack, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 147.5 miles and takes about 3h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.7 miles from Claverack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.28 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 147.5 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 97.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Claverack, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Staten Island, NY
More trips to Staten Island, NY
Explore more options from Claverack, NY or browse trips ending in Staten Island, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.