Origin
Cold Spring, NY
Late night in Cold Spring on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
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Trip from Cold Spring, 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
6h 30m
Distance
386.6 mi
622 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$64
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 19m
★
6 AM
6h 31m
8 AM
6h 55m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 37m
3 PM
6h 41m
5 PM
6h 54m
8 PM
6h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cold Spring, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cold Spring, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 386.6 miles and takes about 6h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Route 280, South Loop Road, West Bank Perimeter Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $63.64 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
193.3 miles from Cold Spring, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 30m. Total distance: 386.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 30m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 30m drive with frequent turns across 386.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 280 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cold Spring, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 280 | — | — |
| South Loop Road | — | — |
| West Bank Perimeter Road | — | — |
| Southern Tier Expressway | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 380 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 280
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cold Spring, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Old Route 280
0.8 mi
·
3 min
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Old Route 280
2
Turn right
0.5 mi
·
3 min
3
Turn left onto South Loop Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Loop Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Bank Perimeter Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Bank Perimeter Road
5
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
6
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
201 mi
·
3 hr 54 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
9
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
14
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
15
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
16
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
17
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
18
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
19
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
20
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
22
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
24
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
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I 78 East Local: Newark
25
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
27
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
28
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
29
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
30
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
31
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
32
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
33
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
34
Turn left onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
35
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
36
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
37
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
38
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
39
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
40
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
41
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
42
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
43
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
44
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
45
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
46
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
47
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
48
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
49
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
50
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
51
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 193.3 miles from Cold Spring, NY, or about 3h 15m 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 85 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193.3 miles or 3h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 30m
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 Cold Spring, 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 Cold Spring, NY
This is one driving day of about 386.6 miles and 6h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Cold Spring, 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 193.3 mi from Cold Spring, NY · 3h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
193 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
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
$63.64 one way
$127.27 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $68.81 | $137.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $74.93 | $149.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $85.36 | $170.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$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
$64
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$121–$146
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 116 | 1 | $40.59 | $18.56 |
| Efficient EV | 96.7 | 1 | $33.83 | $15.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.6 | 1 | $54.12 | $24.74 |
Gas CO2
135 kg
EV CO2
45 kg (67% 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
Late night in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
193 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
7 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
6h 30m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cold Spring, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 386.6 miles and takes about 6h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Route 280, South Loop Road, West Bank Perimeter Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193.3 miles from Cold Spring, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $63.64 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 30m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cold Spring, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cold Spring, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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