The drive from Dover Plains, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, State Highway 22, Hutchinson River Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on I 684.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.09 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
51.9 miles from Dover Plains, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 34m. Total distance: 103.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 34m highway drive covering 103.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and State Highway 22. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 684.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and State Highway 22. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near NY 22 / State Highway 22.
Driving Effort10/10
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 24 significant decision points across 103.8 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 0.2 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|NY 22 / State Highway 22
At end of road, turn left onto NY 22 / State Highway 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
53.3 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
62.5 mi into trip|~1h 24m in|Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
76.9 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
8
99.1 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Dover Plains, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
53.3 mi in|~1h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
27.4 mi
32m
State Highway 22
25.6 mi
39m
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.9 mi
23m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7.8 mi
12m
Gowanus Expressway
4.7 mi
6m
Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
5m
Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
4m
Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 27.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dover Plains, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Market Street
86 ft·4 sec·Market Street
2
Turn right onto Mill Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·Mill Street
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 22
26 mi·39 min·State Highway 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on I 684
27 mi·32 min·I 684
5
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
6
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi·12 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
9
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
10
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
1.4 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Exit 12BToward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 495
3.4 mi·5 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
Toward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi·3 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi·9 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi·2 min·Gowanus Expressway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi·17 sec·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
21
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi·49 sec·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
24
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
27
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
28
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
29
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
30
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
31
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
32
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
33
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
34
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
35
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
36
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
37
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
38
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from Dover Plains, NY, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 59m
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 Dover Plains, 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 Dover Plains, NY
This is one driving day of about 103.8 miles and 2h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Dover Plains, 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 I 684 for about 27.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.9 mi from Dover Plains, NY
· 1h 10m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.1
0
$10.90
$4.98
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.08
$4.15
EV Truck/SUV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Dover Plains, NY
Evening
in Dover Plains on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Evening
in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
7:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 5:26PM EDT until April 16 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
46 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
2h 34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Dover Plains, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 103.8 miles and takes about 2h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, State Highway 22, Hutchinson River Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.9 miles from Dover Plains, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 24 significant decision points across 103.8 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (NY 22 / State Highway 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.5 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Dover Plains, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
