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Trip from Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 26m

Distance

111.2 mi

179 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 16m ★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m

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

census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Napanoch, NY

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Trip Overview

This 111.2-mile drive from Napanoch, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 26 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along NY 17 and NJ 17, with a significant portion on the New York State Thruway, making it a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this trip is budget-friendly for a day excursion. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it’s an efficient way to travel between these two points within the Northeast region. No overnight stays are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

55.6 miles from Napanoch, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 73% of the route utilizing major roadways like NY 17, NJ 17, and the New York State Thruway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.8 miles on NY 17, offering a good period of consistent speed. While the majority of the journey involves consistent highway speeds, be prepared for potential transitions as you approach your destination. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways.

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.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

656 ft 313 ft

Total Climb

343 ft

Total Descent

0 ft

Highest Point

656 ft

~23.8 mi in

Elevation Range

343 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
Highway 209
North Main Street
Kingston Avenue
NY 17 East
I 87
New York State Thruway
I 287 South

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hart Street

92 ft · 4 sec · Hart Street
2

Continue on Main Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Main Street
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto United States Highway 209

0.8 mi · 57 sec · United States Highway 209
4

Continue on North Main Street

1.8 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
5

Continue on United States Highway 209

11 mi · 11 min · United States Highway 209
6

Continue on Kingston Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · Kingston Avenue
7

Continue on United States Highway 209

0.8 mi · 1 min · United States Highway 209
8

Take the exit left toward NY 17 East: New York City

0.2 mi · 29 sec · NY 17 East: New York City
9

Merge slight left

30 mi · 35 min
10

Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 87 Toll South: New York City
12

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

14 mi · 15 min · New York State Thruway
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

For this 2-hour and 26-minute journey, departing mid-morning on a weekday could help you avoid peak traffic, especially as you get closer to Staten Island. Since it's a manageable 111.2-mile drive, you won't need to plan for extensive stops; however, the New York State Thruway offers ample service areas for quick breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the longest stretch without a major change in road type is over 30 miles. The $18 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a small buffer for unexpected detours or traffic.

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 55.6 miles from Napanoch, NY, or about 1h 13m 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 24 miles or 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 55.6 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

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 Napanoch, 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 Napanoch, NY

This is one driving day of about 111.2 miles and 2h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Napanoch, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.6 mi from Napanoch, NY · 1h 13m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

56 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

Washington Heights, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.6 miles from Napanoch, 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

$18.30 one way

$36.61 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $19.79 $39.59
premium $4.92 $21.55 $43.11
diesel $5.61 $24.55 $49.10

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway $0.00
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

$18

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.4 0 $11.68 $5.34
Efficient EV 27.8 0 $9.73 $4.45
EV Truck/SUV 44.5 0 $15.57 $7.12

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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

Napanoch, NY

Night in Napanoch on Wednesday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Night in Staten Island on Wednesday

Local time

10:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

56 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

11 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

2h 26m 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 Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 111.2 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Main Street, Highway 209, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.6 miles from Napanoch, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.30 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.
The drive from Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Napanoch, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 313 ft to 656 ft elevation with about 343 ft of total climbing.

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