Origin
Cortland, NY
Evening in Cortland on Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cortland, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 48m
Distance
235.1 mi
378 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 35m
★
6 AM
3h 48m
8 AM
4h 14m
10 AM
3h 57m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cortland, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cortland, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 235.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Clinton Avenue, I 81 South, I 84 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.70 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
117.6 miles from Cortland, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 48m drive with frequent turns across 235.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Clinton Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 48m 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 Cortland, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Avenue | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 380 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Keystone Shortway | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| Ledgewood Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Clinton Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cortland, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
20 ft
·
1 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Clinton Avenue
3
Take the exit right toward I 81 South
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 81 South
4
Merge slight left
44 mi
·
51 min
5
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
6
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
7
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
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
10
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
12
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
13
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
14
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
15
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
16
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
17
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
18
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
20
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
21
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
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
23
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
24
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
25
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
26
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
27
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
28
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
29
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
31
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
32
Turn left onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
33
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
34
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
35
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
36
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
37
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
38
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
39
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
40
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
41
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
42
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
43
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
44
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
45
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
46
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
47
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
48
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
49
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 117.6 miles from Cortland, NY, or about 1h 54m 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 52 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.6 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
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 Cortland, 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 Cortland, NY
This is one driving day of about 235.1 miles and 3h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Cortland, 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 117.6 mi from Cortland, NY · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
118 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 117.6 miles from Cortland, 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
$38.70 one way
$77.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
82 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $41.85 | $83.69 |
| premium | $4.92 | $45.57 | $91.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $51.91 | $103.81 |
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
$39
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 82.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 70.5 | 0 | $24.69 | $11.28 |
| Efficient EV | 58.8 | 0 | $20.57 | $9.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 94 | 1 | $32.91 | $15.05 |
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Wednesday
Local time
8:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
118 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 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 48m 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 Cortland, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 235.1 miles and takes about 3h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Clinton Avenue, I 81 South, I 84 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 117.6 miles from Cortland, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $38.70 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 straightforward 3h 48m 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 Cortland, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cortland, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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