Origin
Lee, NY
Afternoon in Lee on Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lee, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 44m
Distance
276.5 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 31m
★
6 AM
4h 44m
8 AM
5h 11m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 51m
3 PM
4h 55m
5 PM
5h 10m
8 PM
4h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lee, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 276.5-mile journey from Lee, NY to Staten Island, NY will take approximately 4 hours and 44 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day trip, it covers ground primarily through local roads, indicated by a 0% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of around $45 for this route. The drive meanders through the Northeast region, offering a more hands-on driving experience rather than a high-speed transit. With only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this trip within a single day, making it a convenient option for a weekend excursion or a mid-week journey.
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
138.2 miles from Lee, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 276.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate from Lee to Staten Island. With no highway segments, this route emphasizes local road engagement for its entire 276.5 miles. The lack of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be frequently adjusting your course via roads like Rome-Taberg Road, Erie Boulevard West, and Genesee Street South. This driving style offers a more intimate connection with the landscape you're passing through, though it requires consistent attention to navigation and traffic.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 45 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Rome-Taberg 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m 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 Lee, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Rome-Taberg Road | — | — |
| Erie Boulevard West | — | — |
| Genesee Street South | — | — |
| I 90 | — | — |
| I 90 East | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| I 287 South | — | — |
| NJ 17 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Rome-Taberg Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lee, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Lee Valley Road
66 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lee Valley Road
2
Turn left onto Rome-Taberg Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Rome-Taberg Road
3
Continue on Erie Boulevard West
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Erie Boulevard West
4
Keep slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
5
Continue straight
14 mi
·
16 min
6
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
7
Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Genesee Street South
8
Keep slight left to continue on I 90
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
I 90 East
10
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
New York State Thruway
11
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
New York State Thruway
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
13
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
15
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
16
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
19
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
20
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
21
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
22
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
23
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
24
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
25
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
27
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
28
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
29
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
30
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
31
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
32
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
33
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
35
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
36
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
37
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
38
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
39
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
40
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
42
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
43
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
44
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
45
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour 44-minute duration and local road nature of this 276.5-mile trip, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and minimize traffic, especially as you approach Staten Island. The estimated fuel cost is $45, so ensure your tank is full before setting out. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Pay close attention to local speed limits and potential turns, as this route is characterized by frequent changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. Since it's a single-day drive, you can afford to take your time and enjoy the local scenery.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.2 miles from Lee, NY, or about 2h 22m 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 61 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.2 miles or 2h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 53m
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 Lee, 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 Lee, NY
This is one driving day of about 276.5 miles and 4h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Lee, 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 138.2 mi from Lee, NY · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 61 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 138.2 miles from Lee, 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
$45.51 one way
$91.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $49.21 | $98.43 |
| premium | $4.92 | $53.59 | $107.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $61.05 | $122.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$46
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.03 | $13.27 |
| Efficient EV | 69.1 | 0 | $24.19 | $11.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.71 | $17.70 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 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 Thursday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
9 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
4h 44m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lee, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 276.5 miles and takes about 4h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Rome-Taberg Road, Erie Boulevard West, Genesee Street South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.2 miles from Lee, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
This is a straightforward 4h 44m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lee, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lee, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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