Trip from Cohoes, NY to Staten Island, NY

Drive Time

3h 40m

Distance

173.8 mi

280 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

3h 28m ★

6 AM

3h 41m

8 AM

4h 6m

10 AM

3h 49m

12 PM

3h 47m

3 PM

3h 51m

5 PM

4h 4m

8 PM

3h 33m

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

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Cohoes, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Traveling from Cohoes to Staten Island covers 173.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes. You will primarily navigate via the New York State Thruway, I-787, and NJ-17 to reach your destination. Since the journey stays within the Northeast region, you can easily complete this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $28 for fuel for the duration of the drive. While the route is straightforward, it is best to prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you approach the city.

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

86.9 miles from Cohoes, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route is a mix of high-speed transit and technical local maneuvering. You will spend roughly 28% of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 111.2 miles on the New York State Thruway. Once you transition away from the main interstate sections, the character of the road shifts significantly toward a turn-heavy local drive. This contrast between the open highway and the winding, localized segments requires you to stay alert and ready for changing traffic conditions.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 41 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 111.2 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 123.3 miles in near NY 17.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 173.8 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 123.3 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.7 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 154.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 29 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

123.3 mi into trip | ~2h 27m 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

124.7 mi into trip | ~2h 28m 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

154.6 mi into trip | ~3h 6m 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

156.1 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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.

156.1 mi into trip | ~3h 9m 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 Along This Route

Between Cohoes, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.

Massachusetts Turnpike

11.7 mi in | ~17m

Exits 22-1

11.7 mi in | ~17m

Jersey City

154.5 mi in | ~3h 6m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

154.5 mi in | ~3h 6m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

154.6 mi in | ~3h 6m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

156.1 mi in | ~3h 9m | via I 78; NJTP

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
New York State Thruway	111.2 mi	2h 8m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
I 787	9.1 mi	12m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension	4.7 mi	5m
NJ 440	4.5 mi	6m
NJ 3	4.2 mi	4m
Tonnelle Avenue	2.6 mi	3m
Cohoes Boulevard	2.1 mi	3m

Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 111.2 mi, about 2h 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Mohawk Street

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Mohawk Street

At end of road, turn left onto Mohawk Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Mohawk Street

Turn right onto NY 787

2.1 mi · 3 min · Cohoes Boulevard

Use the left / straight / none lanes.

Merge onto I 787

8.5 mi · 11 min · I 787

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 787

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 787

Exit 1 Toward I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

Merge onto I 87

111 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

Use the none lane.

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.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

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

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

Use the left lane.

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.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

Toward NJ 440

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec

Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec

Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Planning for this 173.8-mile trip is simple since it only requires one planned stop to maintain a comfortable pace. Because the route concludes with a turn-heavy local drive, try to time your departure to avoid peak congestion, which can add frustration to the final miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey to ensure you stay within your $28 budget. Since the trip is manageable in one day, use your flexibility to choose a departure time that allows you to navigate the local roads in daylight. Prioritize your single stop during the longer 111.2-mile Thruway stretch to maximize your efficiency.

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 86.9 miles from Cohoes, NY, or about 1h 45m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.2 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 86.9 miles or 1h 45m 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 51m

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 Cohoes, 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 Cohoes, NY

This is one driving day of about 173.8 miles and 3h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cohoes, 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 111.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 86.9 mi from Cohoes, NY · 1h 45m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

87 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Cohoes, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.2 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.

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

$28.29 one way

$56.59 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$30.66	$61.32
premium	$4.88	$33.41	$66.82
diesel	$5.64	$38.61	$77.22

Estimated Tolls: $6.21

New York State Thruway (111.2 mi) $5.56

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

$28

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	52.1	$18.25	$8.34
Efficient EV	43.5	$15.21	$6.95
EV Truck/SUV	69.5	$24.33	$11.12

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cohoes, NY

Afternoon in Cohoes on Sunday

Local time

4:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

4:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

87 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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 40m 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 Cohoes, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 173.8 miles and takes about 3h 40m 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, I 787. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 86.9 miles from Cohoes, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.29 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.

Between Cohoes, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cohoes, NY

Staten Island, NY

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 40m on the road

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