The drive from Mahopac, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, US 6 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.3 miles on Taconic State Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.53 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.
Midpoint
38.1 miles from Mahopac, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 76.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 58m highway drive covering 76.1 miles, with most of the trip on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.3 miles on Taconic State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Taconic State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Taconic State Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 37 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 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 37 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
22.6 mi into trip|~33m in
Take the exit toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
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 3
Toward Saw Mill Parkway, Yonkers
8
43.5 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington Bridge
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 7N-S
Toward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitesto...
9
43.8 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7S
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...
9
46.7 mi into trip|~1h 8m in|US 1; US 9; US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46 toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 72B
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
8
57 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mahopac, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers, Trenton, Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.
Yonkers
22.6 mi in|~33m
Trenton
43.5 mi in|~1h 3m
Upper Level
44.3 mi in|~1h 4m|via I 95; US 1
Jersey City
56.9 mi in|~1h 24m|via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
56.9 mi in|~1h 24m|via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
57 mi in|~1h 24m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
58.5 mi in|~1h 27m|via I 78; NJTP
Brooklyn
70.4 mi in|~1h 44m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Taconic State Parkway
16.3 mi
22m
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi
21m
US 6
6 mi
10m
Tonnelle Avenue
5.1 mi
7m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
5m
NJ 440
4.5 mi
6m
Major Deegan Expressway
3.4 mi
5m
Bergen Boulevard
3.2 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Taconic State Parkway
— 16.3 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahopac, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on this road
88 ft·12 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto Bucks Hollow Road
169 ft·14 sec·Bucks Hollow Road
3
Turn sharp left onto US 6
6.0 mi·10 min·US 6
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto Taconic State Parkway
16 mi·22 min·Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi·44 sec
Exit 3Toward Saw Mill Parkway, YonkersUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway
16 mi·21 min·Saw Mill River Parkway
Toward Saw Mill Pkwy, YonkersUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on HH
0.4 mi·32 sec·Henry Hudson Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto MP
0.9 mi·1 min·Mosholu Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward I 87 South: Deegan Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 87
3.4 mi·5 min·Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 7N-SToward I 95, US 1: New Haven, Trenton, Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, George Washington BridgeUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 7SToward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, TrentonUse the slight left lane.
14
Merge onto I 95; US 1
392 ft·5 sec·Cross Bronx Expressway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1
0.7 mi·1 min·Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Toward Upper Level
16
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi·59 sec·George Washington Bridge (upper level)
17
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi·48 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi·39 sec·I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9; US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 1; US 9; US 46
Exit 72BToward US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades ParkUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on NJ 63
3.2 mi·5 min·Bergen Boulevard
21
Turn straight onto CR 501
0.7 mi·1 min·John F. Kennedy Boulevard
22
Turn right onto 76th Street
0.3 mi·54 sec·76th Street
23
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
5.0 mi·7 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi·9 sec·Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland TunnelUse the left lane.
26
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi·1 min·Conrail Viaduct
27
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi·27 sec·12th Street Viaduct
28
Take the exit
236 ft·9 sec
Use the left lane.
29
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft·23 sec·Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
30
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft·5 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi·5 min·New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 14AToward NJ 440: BayonneUse the right lane.
33
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi·17 sec·Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
34
Take the exit
357 ft·8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few WayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJ 440 SouthUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
36
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi·6 min·NJ 440
37
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
38
Take the exit
0.6 mi·55 sec
Exit 10EToward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
39
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
40
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
41
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
42
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
43
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
44
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
45
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
46
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
47
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
48
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
49
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
50
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
51
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.1 miles from Mahopac, NY, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.3 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 17 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.1 miles or 54m 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 36m
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 Mahopac, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mahopac, NY
This is one driving day of about 76.1 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mahopac, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taconic State Parkway for about 16.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.1 mi from Mahopac, NY
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
The final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia, is the largest mausoleum in North America. It testifies to a people’s gratitude for the man who ended the bloodiest conflict...
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...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.05 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$13.55
$27.09
premium
$4.92
$14.75
$29.50
diesel
$5.61
$16.80
$33.60
Estimated Tolls: $16.65
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.7 mi)$0.65
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
$13
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
Efficient EV
19
0
$6.66
$3.04
EV Truck/SUV
30.4
0
$10.65
$4.87
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Mahopac, NY
Afternoon
in Mahopac on Friday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon
in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
4:06 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
5 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
1h 58m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mahopac, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 76.1 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Taconic State Parkway, Saw Mill River Parkway, US 6. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.1 miles from Mahopac, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.53 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.1 miles you will encounter 37 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 43.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Mahopac, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Yonkers, Trenton, Upper Level, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
