Origin
Moriah, NY
Evening in Moriah on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moriah, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 57m
Distance
284.5 mi
458 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$47
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 44m
★
6 AM
4h 57m
8 AM
5h 24m
10 AM
5h 7m
12 PM
5h 4m
3 PM
5h 8m
5 PM
5h 23m
8 PM
4h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moriah, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moriah, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 284.5 miles and takes about 4h 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Center Road, North Hudson Road, North Hudson-Moriah Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
142.3 miles from Moriah, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 57m drive with frequent turns across 284.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 46 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Center 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 57m 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 Moriah, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Center Road | — | — |
| North Hudson Road | — | — |
| North Hudson-Moriah Road | — | — |
| Highway 4C | — | — |
| Highway 9 | — | — |
| Blue Ridge Road | — | — |
| Adirondack Northway | — | — |
| I 87 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Center Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moriah, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Tarbell Hill Road
52 ft
·
3 sec
·
Tarbell Hill Road
2
Turn right onto Center Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Center Road
3
Turn left onto North Hudson Road
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
North Hudson Road
4
Continue on North Hudson-Moriah Road
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
North Hudson-Moriah Road
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto County Highway 4C
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
County Highway 4C
6
Turn sharp left onto US Highway 9
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 9
7
Turn right onto Blue Ridge Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Blue Ridge Road
8
Take the ramp left
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
9
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
94 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
Adirondack Northway
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
11
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
13
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
14
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
15
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
16
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
17
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
18
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
19
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
20
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
21
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
22
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
23
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
24
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
25
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
26
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
27
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
28
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
29
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
30
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
31
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
32
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
33
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
34
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
36
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
37
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
38
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
39
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
40
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
41
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
42
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
43
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
44
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
45
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
46
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 142.3 miles from Moriah, NY, or about 2h 28m 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 63 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 142.3 miles or 2h 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
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 Moriah, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Moriah, NY
This is one driving day of about 284.5 miles and 4h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 miles from Moriah, 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 142.3 mi from Moriah, NY · 2h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
142 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 142.3 miles from Moriah, 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
$46.83 one way
$93.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $50.64 | $101.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $55.14 | $110.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $62.81 | $125.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$47
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$88–$113
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 99.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 85.4 | 1 | $29.87 | $13.66 |
| Efficient EV | 71.1 | 0 | $24.89 | $11.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 113.8 | 1 | $39.83 | $18.21 |
Gas CO2
100 kg
EV CO2
33 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
Evening in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
7:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
142 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 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 57m 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 Moriah, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 284.5 miles and takes about 4h 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Center Road, North Hudson Road, North Hudson-Moriah Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 142.3 miles from Moriah, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.83 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 57m 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 Moriah, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Moriah, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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