Origin
Kent, NY
Morning in Kent on Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kent, NY to Staten Island, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
7h 44m
Distance
351.3 mi
565 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$58
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
7h 35m
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6 AM
7h 44m
8 AM
8h 3m
10 AM
7h 51m
12 PM
7h 49m
3 PM
7h 52m
5 PM
8h 2m
8 PM
7h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kent, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kent, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 351.3 miles and takes about 7h 44m 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, New York State Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 98.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.83 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
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
175.7 miles from Kent, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 55m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 7h 44m drive with frequent turns across 351.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 77 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 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 80.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 53 significant decision points across 351.3 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 53 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
80.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m 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
230.6 mi into trip
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~5h 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
305.9 mi into trip
|
~6h 32m 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
336.5 mi into trip
|
~7h 10m 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
336.7 mi into trip
|
~7h 11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kent, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.
Clyde
80.3 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Mt Pocono
230.6 mi in
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~5h
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via US 6
Milford
231.4 mi in
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~5h 1m
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via I 84; I 380
Lake Hopatcong
305.9 mi in
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~6h 32m
Morristown Airport
320 mi in
|
~6h 50m
New York City
331.3 mi in
|
~7h 4m
Newark
331.3 mi in
|
~7h 4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 98.8 mi | 1h 57m |
| Keystone Shortway | 46.1 mi | 59m |
| New York State Thruway | 30 mi | 34m |
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Western Expressway | 20.1 mi | 26m |
| Ridge Road | 11.3 mi | 16m |
| East Lake Road | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| State Highway 41 | 9.8 mi | 13m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kent, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Ford Street
52 ft
·
4 sec
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Ford Street
2
Turn right onto CR 6
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Kent Road
3
Turn right onto NY 18
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Roosevelt Highway
4
Turn right onto CR 32
2.0 mi
·
2 min
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Peter Smith Road
5
Turn left onto NY 104
11 mi
·
16 min
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Ridge Road
6
Turn right onto NY 260
1.9 mi
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3 min
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Sweden-Walker Road
7
Turn left onto NY 31
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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Brockport-Spencerport Road
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on NY 531
7.5 mi
·
8 min
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NY 531
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 490 East: Rochester
10
Merge onto I 490
20 mi
·
26 min
·
Western Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
12
Merge onto I 90
30 mi
·
34 min
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New York State Thruway
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 41
Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
327 ft
·
7 sec
15
Continue on NY 414
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
State Route 414
16
Turn left onto NY 318
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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NY 318
Use the left lane.
17
At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5
1.9 mi
·
2 min
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Auburn Road
18
Continue on US 20; NY 5
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto State Street
226 ft
·
12 sec
·
State Street
20
Turn left onto Dill Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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Dill Street
21
Continue on Loop Road
458 ft
·
16 sec
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Loop Road
22
Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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Genesee Street
23
Continue on US 20
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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West Genesee Street Road
24
Turn right onto NY 41
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
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East Lake Street
25
Continue on NY 41
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
26
Continue on NY 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
27
Continue on NY 41
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
28
Continue on NY 41
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 41
29
Turn right onto NY 281
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
30
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
32
Merge onto I 81
45 mi
·
54 min
·
I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
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.
34
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.
35
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.
36
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
37
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
38
Merge onto I 80
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
40
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
41
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
42
Continue on US 46
213 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
43
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 10
Use the right lane.
45
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
46
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
47
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 37
Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
48
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
49
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
50
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark
Use the slight right lane.
51
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
52
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
Use the slight right lane.
53
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Hillside
Use the straight / right lanes.
54
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
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Winans Avenue
55
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
56
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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Hillside Avenue
57
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
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Hillside Avenue
58
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
59
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
60
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Bayway
61
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
62
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
63
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
64
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
65
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
66
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
67
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
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South Gannon Avenue
68
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
69
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
70
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
71
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
72
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
73
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
74
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
75
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
76
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
77
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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 175.7 miles from Kent, NY, or about 3h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 80 miles or 1h 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.7 miles or 3h 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 13m
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 Kent, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Kent, NY
This is one driving day of about 351.3 miles and 7h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Kent, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.7 mi from Kent, NY · 3h 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 175.7 miles from Kent, 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 98.8 miles.
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
$57.83 one way
$115.65 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $62.53 | $125.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $68.09 | $136.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $77.56 | $155.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.50
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New York State Thruway
(30 mi)
$1.50
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
$58
Tolls
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$100–$125
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.89 | $16.86 |
| Efficient EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.74 | $14.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.18 | $22.48 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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 Wednesday
Local time
6:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
11 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
7h 44m 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 Kent, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 351.3 miles and takes about 7h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.7 miles from Kent, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.83 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 53 significant decision points across 351.3 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 80.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 230.6 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 305.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Kent, 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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