Origin
Elma, NY
Afternoon in Elma on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elma, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
6h 22m
Distance
385.9 mi
621 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
Elma, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Elma, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 385.9 miles and takes about 6h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway, US 20A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.82 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 miles from Elma, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 22m drive with frequent turns across 385.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jamison Road 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 22m, 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 Elma, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jamison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Aurora Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 20A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Big Tree Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Varysburg Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Buffalo Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Buffalo Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Jamison Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elma, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Bowen Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bowen Road
2
Turn right onto Jamison Road
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jamison Road
3
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Aurora Expressway
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Aurora Expressway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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US 20A, NY 78: East Aurora
6
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
7
Continue on Big Tree Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Big Tree Road
8
Continue on Varysburg Road
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Varysburg Road
9
Continue on West Buffalo Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Buffalo Road
10
Continue on West Buffalo Street
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
West Buffalo Street
11
Continue on Perry Center Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Perry Center Road
12
Continue on Perry Road
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Perry Road
13
Turn right onto Mount Morris Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Morris Road
14
Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
North Main Street
15
Continue on Sonyea Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sonyea Road
16
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Genesee Expressway
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Genesee Expressway
18
Merge slight right onto Southern Tier Expressway
105 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
20
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
21
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
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
24
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
25
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
26
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
27
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
28
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
29
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
30
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
31
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
32
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
34
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
35
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
36
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
37
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
38
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
39
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
40
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
41
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
42
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
43
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
44
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
45
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
46
Turn left onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
47
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
48
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
49
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
50
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
51
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
52
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
53
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
54
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
55
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
56
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
57
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
58
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
59
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
60
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
61
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
62
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
63
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 miles from Elma, NY, or about 3h 11m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 193 miles or 3h 11m 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 23m
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 Elma, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Elma, NY
This is one driving day of about 385.9 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Elma, 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 mi from Elma, NY · 3h 11m 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 193 miles from Elma, 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
$62.82 one way
$125.65 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $68.08 | $136.16 |
| premium | $4.88 | $74.19 | $148.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.73 | $171.47 |
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
$63
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$120–$145
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 135 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.8 | 1 | $40.52 | $18.52 |
| Efficient EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.77 | $15.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.4 | 1 | $54.03 | $24.70 |
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
Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
6h 22m 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 Elma, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 385.9 miles and takes about 6h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jamison Road, Aurora Expressway, US 20A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 193 miles from Elma, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.82 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 22m, 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 Elma, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elma, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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