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Trip from Clifton Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 22m

Distance

313 mi

504 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 10m ★
6 AM
5h 23m
8 AM
5h 50m
10 AM
5h 32m
12 PM
5h 30m
3 PM
5h 34m
5 PM
5h 48m
8 PM
5h 15m

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

village in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

Clifton Springs, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 313 miles and takes about 5h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Main Street, County Road 13, State Route 96 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.52 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

156.5 miles from Clifton Springs, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 22m. Total distance: 313 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 22m drive with frequent turns across 313 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 77 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Main Street
County Road 13
State Route 96
Main Street
Highway 96
Lyons
I 90 East
New York State Thruway

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: West Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Kendall Street

85 ft · 7 sec · Kendall Street
2

Turn left onto West Main Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on County Road 13

0.5 mi · 1 min · County Road 13
4

Turn straight onto State Route 96

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 96
5

Continue on Main Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
6

Continue on State Route 96

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Route 96
7

Continue on State Highway 96

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 96
8

Take the ramp straight toward Lyons

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Lyons
9

Merge slight left

0.4 mi · 35 sec
10

Take the exit left

0.1 mi · 19 sec
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany

0.3 mi · 33 sec · I 90 East: Albany
12

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

6.3 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
13

Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

0.5 mi · 59 sec · NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
14

Keep slight right

328 ft · 8 sec
15

Continue on State Route 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
16

Turn left

4.1 mi · 7 min
17

At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
18

Continue on Clark Street Road

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
19

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
20

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · Dill Street
21

Continue on Loop Road

459 ft · 17 sec · Loop Road
22

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
23

Continue on West Genesee Street Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
24

Turn right onto East Lake Street

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
25

Continue on East Lake Road

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
26

Continue on State Route 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
27

Continue on East Lake Road

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
28

Continue on State Highway 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
29

Turn right onto North West Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
30

Take the ramp left

0.7 mi · 1 min
31

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton

0.3 mi · 34 sec · I 81 South: Binghamton
32

Merge slight left

45 mi · 54 min
33

Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81 South: Scranton
34

Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
35

Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
36

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

24 mi · 25 min · I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37

Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38

Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
39

Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

0.3 mi · 37 sec · US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
40

Continue on Ledgewood Road

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
41

Continue straight

0.9 mi · 1 min
42

Continue straight

213 ft · 5 sec
43

Turn straight onto Route 10 East

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
44

Continue straight

3.5 mi · 4 min
45

Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
46

Merge slight left

0.8 mi · 1 min
47

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 24 East: Springfield
48

Continue straight

9.3 mi · 10 min
49

Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

0.4 mi · 29 sec · I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
50

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

0.2 mi · 17 sec · I 78 East Local: Newark
51

Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
52

Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Hillside, Irvington
53

Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Hillside
54

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Winans Avenue
55

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
56

Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue
57

Continue on Hillside Avenue

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
58

At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
59

Continue on Broad Street

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
60

Turn left onto Bayway

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
61

Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
62

Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
63

Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
64

Continue on Staten Island Expressway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
65

Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
66

Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
67

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

197 ft · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
68

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
69

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
70

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
71

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
72

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
73

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

285 ft · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
74

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
75

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
76

Turn right onto Croft Court

148 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
77

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 156.5 miles from Clifton Springs, NY, or about 2h 41m 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 69 miles or 1h 11m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 156.5 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

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 Clifton Springs, 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 Clifton Springs, NY

This is one driving day of about 313 miles and 5h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Clifton Springs, 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 156.5 mi from Clifton Springs, NY · 2h 41m into the drive

city in Broome County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Binghamton, NY

157 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.

Popular next leg

Binghamton, NY to Staten Island, NY

178.9 mi · 3h 55m

Pacing Suggestions

Cortland, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Binghamton, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156.5 miles from Clifton Springs, 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

$51.52 one way

$103.04 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 110 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $55.71 $111.42
premium $4.92 $60.67 $121.33
diesel $5.61 $69.11 $138.21

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00
Goethals Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway $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

$52

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$109–$134

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.9 1 $32.86 $15.02
Efficient EV 78.3 0 $27.39 $12.52
EV Truck/SUV 125.2 1 $43.82 $20.03

Gas CO2

110 kg

EV CO2

37 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Clifton Springs, NY

Afternoon in Clifton Springs on Thursday

Local time

12:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Thursday

Local time

12:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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.

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

4 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

5h 22m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 313 miles and takes about 5h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Main Street, County Road 13, State Route 96. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.5 miles from Clifton Springs, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.52 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 22m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Clifton Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Clifton Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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