Origin
Lewisboro, NY
Late night in Lewisboro on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
73.2 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lewisboro, NY
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This 73.2-mile drive from Lewisboro, NY to Staten Island, NY will take approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. It's a manageable trip, perfect for a single day, so you won't need to worry about finding overnight accommodations. The route primarily utilizes the New England Thruway and I-95, with a segment on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, making it a fairly direct journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this trip is quite budget-friendly. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so expect a drive that transitions from suburban to more urban environments.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36.6 miles from Lewisboro, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 73.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 53% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.6 miles on the New England Thruway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The drive will likely shift from more open highway sections to potentially busier, more complex urban road conditions as you approach Staten Island. This blend means you'll experience periods of steady cruising interspersed with navigating more traffic and intersections.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.9 miles in near I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.2 miles you will encounter 31 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.9 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lewisboro, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Hutchinson Parkway South along the way.
Hutchinson Parkway South
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New England Thruway | 11.6 mi | 15m |
| I 95 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Smith Ridge Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Long Island Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Lewisboro, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on Shady Lane
Turn left onto NY 123
Continue on Smith Ridge Road
Turn left onto Forest Street
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
Turn left onto CT 124
Turn right onto CT 106; CT 124
Turn left onto CT 106; CT 124
Continue on CT 124
Turn right onto Middlesex Road
Continue on Middlesex Road
Turn left onto Noroton Avenue
Turn right onto Ledge Road
Continue on this road
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto HR
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Continue on I 678
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
Take the exit
Merge onto I 495
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Continue on Reon Avenue
Continue on Reon Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
Turn left onto Manor Road
Continue on Manor Road
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
Turn left onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
Continue on Corona Avenue
Turn right onto Croft Court
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 59-minute duration, leaving Lewisboro, NY in the mid-morning, after the initial rush hour, could provide a smoother start to your 73.2-mile journey. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops; plan for brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $12 for the trip, and consider refueling before you enter more congested areas. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the transition onto the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, as it can become quite busy depending on the time of day.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 16 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36.6 miles or 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lewisboro, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lewisboro, NY
This is one driving day of about 73.2 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.6 mi from Lewisboro, NY · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from Lewisboro, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.05 one way
$24.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.19 | $28.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.16 | $32.32 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.36
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.51 |
| Efficient EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.3 | 0 | $10.25 | $4.68 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Lewisboro on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
37 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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