Origin
Gorham, NY
Afternoon in Gorham on Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gorham, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 19m
Distance
282.7 mi
455 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 7m
★
6 AM
6h 19m
8 AM
6h 44m
10 AM
6h 28m
12 PM
6h 26m
3 PM
6h 29m
5 PM
6h 43m
8 PM
6h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gorham, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Gorham, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 282.7 miles and takes about 6h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.5 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.53 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
141.4 miles from Gorham, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 73.5 mi | 1h 28m |
| Keystone Shortway | 46.1 mi | 59m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| State Highway 96A | 17.1 mi | 23m |
| State Highway 79 | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| Slaterville Road | 11.1 mi | 16m |
| NJ 24 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| Route 10 East | 9.2 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gorham, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
20 ft
·
6 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn left
112 ft
·
4 sec
3
Turn straight onto NY 245
8.6 mi
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12 min
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NY 245
4
Turn right onto US 20; NY 5
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Canandaigua Road
5
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.4 mi
·
3 min
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Hamilton Street
6
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Lake Front Drive
7
Continue on US 20; NY 5
1.6 mi
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2 min
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Waterloo-Geneva Road
8
Turn right onto NY 96A
10 mi
·
14 min
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State Highway 96A
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 96A
6.7 mi
·
9 min
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State Highway 96A
10
Continue on NY 96A
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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North Street
11
Continue on NY 96
485 ft
·
13 sec
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North Town Line Road
12
Continue on NY 96
3.0 mi
·
4 min
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State Highway 96
13
Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Center Road
14
Turn right onto NY 89
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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State Highway 89
15
Turn right onto CR 141
0.9 mi
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1 min
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County Road 141
16
Continue on CR 141A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Powell Road
17
Turn left onto NY 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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State Highway 96
18
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Trumansburg Road
19
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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West Main Street
20
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi
·
12 min
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Trumansburg Road
21
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Cliff Street
22
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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West Buffalo Street
23
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
523 ft
·
24 sec
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Taughannock Boulevard
24
Turn left onto NY 79
510 ft
·
11 sec
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West State Street
25
Turn right onto NY 13; NY 34; NY 96; NY 79
345 ft
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12 sec
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South Fulton Street
Use the right lane.
26
Turn left onto NY 79
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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West Green Street
Use the slight left lane.
27
Continue on NY 79
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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East State Street
28
Continue on NY 79
11 mi
·
16 min
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Slaterville Road
29
Continue on NY 79
15 mi
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17 min
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State Highway 79
30
Continue on NY 79
3.1 mi
·
3 min
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Main Street
31
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
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NY 26
32
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 South
33
Merge onto I 81
20 mi
·
24 min
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I 81
34
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
35
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 6
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
36
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
Use the straight lane.
37
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
38
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
39
Merge onto I 80
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
41
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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Ledgewood Road
42
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
43
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
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US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
44
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
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11 min
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Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
45
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
46
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
47
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 287
48
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
49
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
50
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
51
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
52
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
53
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
54
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
55
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Winans Avenue
56
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Liberty Avenue
57
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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Hillside Avenue
58
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Hillside Avenue
59
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi
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4 min
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North Broad Street
60
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi
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3 min
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Broad Street
61
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
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43 sec
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Bayway
62
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
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Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
63
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
64
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Goethals Bridge
65
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
67
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
68
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
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South Gannon Avenue
69
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
70
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
71
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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Rockland Avenue
72
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Richmond Road
73
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Kensico Street
74
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
75
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
76
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
77
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
78
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
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 141.4 miles from Gorham, NY, or about 3h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 62 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 141.4 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
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 Gorham, 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 Gorham, NY
This is one driving day of about 282.7 miles and 6h 19m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Gorham, 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 81 for about 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
141 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 62 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 141.4 miles from Gorham, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 465 decision points cluster between mile 108.6 and 268.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
108.6 mi into trip
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~2h 32m in
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I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
162 mi into trip
|
~3h 35m in
|
US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
237.2 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
8
267.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
268.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$46.53 one way
$93.07 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
99 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $50.32 | $100.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $54.79 | $109.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.42 | $124.83 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 84.8 | 1 | $29.68 | $13.57 |
| Efficient EV | 70.7 | 0 | $24.74 | $11.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.1 | 1 | $39.58 | $18.09 |
Gas CO2
99 kg
EV CO2
33 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 Saturday
Local time
3:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
W 18 mph
23% chance
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
20 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 19m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 273
View on nps.gov
Women's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York on July 19-20, 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human r...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 19.5
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 273
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 273
View on nps.gov
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...
12 mi from route
~30 min detour
Free
near mile 273
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 273
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
282.7 mi in 6h 19m, mostly highway — 73.5 mi of that is on I 81.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
78 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 73.5 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 108.6 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 46 significant decision points across 282.7 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 108.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gorham, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark - among others.
Mt Pocono
162 mi in
|
~3h 35m
|
via US 6
Milford
162.8 mi in
|
~3h 36m
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via I 84; I 380
Lake Hopatcong
237.2 mi in
|
~5h 7m
Morristown Airport
251.4 mi in
|
~5h 25m
New York City
262.7 mi in
|
~5h 40m
Newark
262.7 mi in
|
~5h 40m
Hillside
267.9 mi in
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~5h 46m
Irvington
267.9 mi in
|
~5h 46m
About the Cities
Starting in Gorham, NY
Full guide →Arriving in Staten Island, NY
Full guide →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
- • Bayonne Bridge — arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
- • Staten Island Museum — museum in Staten Island, New York
- • Fort Wadsworth — United States military base
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 19m. Total distance: 282.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 19m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 73.5 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Staten Island, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 108.6 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 162 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 237.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Women's Rights National Historical Park and Castle Clinton National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Staten Island, NY before the return drive.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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