Trip from Lorenz Park, NY to Staten Island, NY

Drive Time

2h 47m

Distance

143.4 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Same-day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Lorenz Park, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 143.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Livingston Parkway, Joslen Boulevard, Harry Howard Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.63 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.7 miles from Lorenz Park, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 47m drive with frequent turns across 143.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Livingston Parkway is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Livingston Parkway	0 mi	0m
Joslen Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Harry Howard Avenue	0 mi	0m
Carroll Street	0 mi	0m
State Street	0 mi	0m
North 3rd Street	0 mi	0m
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road	0 mi	0m
NY 9G	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: Livingston Parkway — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on Anthony Avenue

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Turn left onto Livingston Parkway

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At the end of the road, turn left onto Joslen Boulevard

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Keep slight right to continue on Harry Howard Avenue

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Turn right onto Carroll Street

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Turn right onto State Street

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Turn left onto North 3rd Street

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Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

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Take the ramp straight toward NY 9G, NY 23 West

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Merge slight left onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge

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Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge

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Continue on State Highway 23

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Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds

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Turn right

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Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City

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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

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Continue straight

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

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Merge slight left

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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

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Take the exit slight left

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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

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Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way

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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

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Merge slight right

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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

41

Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue

43

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

45

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

46

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

47

Continue on Richmond Road

48

Turn left onto Kensico Street

49

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

50

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

51

Continue on Corona Avenue

52

Turn right onto Croft Court

53

Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 71.7 miles from Lorenz Park, NY.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.7 miles

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Last hour of driving

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 Lorenz Park, 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.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lorenz Park, NY

This is one driving day of about 143.4 miles and 2h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Lorenz Park, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

72 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.

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

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.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.7 mi from Lorenz Park, NY

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.7 miles from Lorenz Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$4.01	$22.63	$45.27
midgrade	$4.48	$25.30	$50.60
premium	$4.86	$27.44	$54.89
diesel	$4.69	$26.50	$53.00

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 50.2 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lorenz Park, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 143.4 miles and takes about 2h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Livingston Parkway, Joslen Boulevard, Harry Howard Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.7 miles from Lorenz Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

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