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Trip from Leon, NY to Staten Island, NY

Drive Time

8h 8m

Distance

394.5 mi

635 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$64

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
8h 0m ★
6 AM
8h 8m
8 AM
8h 25m
10 AM
8h 14m
12 PM
8h 12m
3 PM
8h 15m
5 PM
8h 24m
8 PM
8h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Leon, NY, NY

Leon, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Leon, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 394.5 miles and takes about 8h 8m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Southern Tier Expressway, I 81, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $64.22 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

197.2 miles from Leon, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 8h 8m highway drive covering 394.5 miles, with most of the trip on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 207.8 miles on Southern Tier Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern Tier Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 207.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern Tier Expressway and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 220.4 miles in near I 81.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 36 significant decision points across 394.5 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 220.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 36 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
220.4 mi into trip | ~4h 21m in | 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
273.8 mi into trip | ~5h 24m 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
349 mi into trip | ~6h 56m 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
379.7 mi into trip | ~7h 34m 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
379.8 mi into trip | ~7h 35m 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 Along This Route

Between Leon, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

Mt Pocono

273.8 mi in | ~5h 24m | via US 6

Milford

274.5 mi in | ~5h 25m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

349 mi in | ~6h 56m

Morristown Airport

363.2 mi in | ~7h 14m

New York City

374.5 mi in | ~7h 28m

Newark

374.5 mi in | ~7h 28m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern Tier Expressway 207.8 mi 4h 1m
I 81 53.4 mi 1h 3m
Keystone Shortway 46.1 mi 59m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Route 10 East 9.2 mi 11m
Conewango Road 5.7 mi 8m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway 4.6 mi 5m
Longest stretch: Southern Tier Expressway — 207.8 mi, about 4h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leon, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on CR 6

18 ft · 2 sec · Leon New Albion
2

Turn right onto US 62

4.0 mi · 6 min · US 62
3

Turn left onto NY 241

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Conewango Road
4

Continue on NY 241

1.6 mi · 2 min · Conewango Road
5

Continue on NY 241

1.3 mi · 1 min · State Highway 241
6

Continue on NY 241

4.0 mi · 5 min · Conewango Road
7

Turn right onto NY 394

1.4 mi · 2 min · Main Street
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
9

Merge onto I 86; NY 17

208 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Southern Tier Expressway
10

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.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
18

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
19

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
20

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
22

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
23

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
24

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
25

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
26

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
28

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
31

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
32

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
33

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
34

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
35

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
36

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
37

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
38

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
39

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
40

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
41

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
44

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
45

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
46

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
47

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
48

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
49

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
50

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
51

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
52

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
53

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
54

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 197.2 miles from Leon, NY, or about 3h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.8 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 87 miles or 1h 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 197.2 miles or 3h 54m 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 197.2 miles or 3h 54m

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 37m

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 Leon, 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.

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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 Leon, NY

Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Staten Island, NY

Aim for roughly 197 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 87 miles from Leon, 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 Southern Tier Expressway for about 207.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 197.2 mi from Leon, NY · 3h 54m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Syracuse, NY

197 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, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Syracuse, NY

197 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Syracuse, NY after about 197 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Hornell, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 87 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 197.2 miles from Leon, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Southern Tier Expressway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 207.8 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 197 miles or 4.1 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

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 ~24 min detour Free near mile 380.9
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

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 ~27 min detour Free near mile 380.9
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 380.9
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

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 380.9
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

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 ~29 min detour Free near mile 380.9
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

12 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 394.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$64.22 one way

$128.45 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 138 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $69.60 $139.19
premium $4.88 $75.84 $151.68
diesel $5.64 $87.64 $175.29

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

$64

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$210–$320

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 138 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 118.4 1 $41.42 $18.94
Efficient EV 98.6 1 $34.52 $15.78
EV Truck/SUV 157.8 1 $55.23 $25.25

Gas CO2

138 kg

EV CO2

46 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Leon, NY

Morning in Leon on Monday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Monday

Local time

10:26 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

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

8h 8m 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 Leon, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 394.5 miles and takes about 8h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern Tier Expressway, I 81, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
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 197 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 197.2 miles from Leon, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $64.22 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 36 significant decision points across 394.5 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 220.4 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 273.8 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 349 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Leon, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.

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