Origin
Grand Island, NY
Morning in Grand Island on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grand Island, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
8h 18m
Distance
385.3 mi
620 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$63
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 11m
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6 AM
8h 18m
8 AM
8h 33m
10 AM
8h 23m
12 PM
8h 22m
3 PM
8h 24m
5 PM
8h 33m
8 PM
8h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Grand Island, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 385.3 miles and takes about 8h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.4 miles on New York State Thruway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.73 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
192.7 miles from Grand Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 8h 18m drive with frequent turns across 385.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 78 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 51 significant decision points across 385.3 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 51 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
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 16
Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 90 East: Albany
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8
114.3 mi into trip
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~2h 18m in
Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
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 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
264.6 mi into trip
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~5h 34m in
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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
339.9 mi into trip
|
~7h 6m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Grand Island, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.
Clyde
114.3 mi in
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~2h 18m
Mt Pocono
264.6 mi in
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~5h 34m
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via US 6
Milford
265.4 mi in
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~5h 35m
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via I 84; I 380
Lake Hopatcong
339.9 mi in
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~7h 6m
Morristown Airport
354 mi in
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~7h 24m
New York City
365.3 mi in
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~7h 38m
Newark
365.3 mi in
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~7h 38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 99.4 mi | 1h 54m |
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 46.1 mi | 59m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Clark Street Road | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Youngmann Expressway | 9.5 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 99.4 mi, about 1h 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grand Island, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Colonial Drive
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
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Colonial Drive
2
Turn left onto Homeland Drive
464 ft
·
25 sec
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Homeland Drive
3
Turn left onto Baseline Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Baseline Road
4
Turn slight left onto NY 324
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Grand Island Boulevard
5
Enter roundabout onto NY 324
85 ft
·
1 sec
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Grand Island Boulevard
6
Continue on NY 324
192 ft
·
3 sec
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Grand Island Boulevard
7
Continue on NY 324
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
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South Parkway
8
Take the ramp onto NY 324
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
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NY 324
Toward I 190 S
9
Merge onto I 190; NY 324
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Niagara Thruway
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 16
Toward I 290 East: Tonawanda, Rochester
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 290
9.5 mi
·
12 min
·
Youngmann Expressway
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 1-49
Toward I 90 East: Albany
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 90
99 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
New York State Thruway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
16
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
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State Route 414
17
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
19
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
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State Street
21
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
22
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
23
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
24
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
25
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
26
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
27
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
28
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
29
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
30
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
31
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
33
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
·
Ledgewood Road
42
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
43
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
44
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
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
·
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
·
Winans Avenue
56
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
57
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
58
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
59
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
60
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
61
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
62
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
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
·
Goethals Bridge
65
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
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
·
South Gannon Avenue
69
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
Rockland Avenue
72
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
73
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
74
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
75
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
76
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
77
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 192.7 miles from Grand Island, NY, or about 4h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.4 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
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 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 192.7 miles or 4h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 192.7 miles or 4h 9m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 47m
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 Grand Island, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Grand Island, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 193 miles and 4.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Grand Island, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 99.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 192.7 mi from Grand Island, NY · 4h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
193 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Syracuse, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
193 mi · about 4.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 193 miles or 4.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing 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 192.7 miles from Grand Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.4 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 193 miles or 4.2 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Staten Island, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$62.73 one way
$125.45 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
135 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $67.97 | $135.95 |
| premium | $4.88 | $74.07 | $148.14 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $85.60 | $171.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $21.05
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(99.4 mi)
$4.97
Niagara Thruway
(1.6 mi)
$0.08
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
$21
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$214–$324
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 134.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.46 | $18.49 |
| Efficient EV | 96.3 | 1 | $33.71 | $15.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 154.1 | 1 | $53.94 | $24.66 |
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
Morning in Staten Island on Monday
Local time
10:27 AM
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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
13 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
8h 18m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Grand Island, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 385.3 miles and takes about 8h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 193 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 192.7 miles from Grand Island, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $62.73 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 51 significant decision points across 385.3 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 114.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Grand Island, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.
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