Origin
Dundee, NY
Night in Dundee on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 53m
Distance
263.1 mi
423 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dundee, NY
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The drive from Dundee, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 263.1 miles and takes about 4h 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Main Street, Saunders Street, Dundee-Glenora Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.31 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
131.6 miles from Dundee, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 26m into the drive .
Founded 1683
Staten Island is New York City's "Forgotten Borough" across New York Harbor from Manhattan. Staten Island may seem like it's in an entirely different world than the hustle and bustle expected in New York City. However, it still has some of the features you've come to expect from the city. This combination of city influences and its rural origins have created a unique borough that is a great place to visit.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 53m. Total distance: 263.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 4h 53m drive with frequent turns across 263.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 53m 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 Dundee, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Street | — | — |
| Saunders Street | — | — |
| Dundee-Glenora Road | — | — |
| Route 14 | — | — |
| Lake Shore Drive | — | — |
| North Franklin Street | — | — |
| North Catherine Street | — | — |
| Watkins Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Dundee, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on Seneca Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn left onto Saunders Street
Continue on Dundee-Glenora Road
Turn right onto NY Route 14
Continue on Lake Shore Drive
Continue on North Franklin Street
Continue on North Catherine Street
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Watkins Road
Continue on North Main Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Continue on Ledgewood Road
Continue straight
Continue straight
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
Continue straight
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
Continue on Winans Avenue
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
Continue on Hillside Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
Continue on Broad Street
Turn left onto Bayway
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
Turn left onto Kensico Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
Continue on Corona Avenue
Turn right onto Croft Court
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 58 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.6 miles or 2h 26m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Dundee, 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 Dundee, NY
This is one driving day of about 263.1 miles and 4h 53m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.6 mi from Dundee, NY · 2h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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.
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 131.6 miles from Dundee, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$43.31 one way
$86.62 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $46.83 | $93.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $50.99 | $101.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.09 | $116.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
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
$43
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.9 | 0 | $27.63 | $12.63 |
| Efficient EV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.02 | $10.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.2 | 1 | $36.83 | $16.84 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Dundee on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
10:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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