Origin
Niles, NY
Evening in Niles on Friday
Local time
5:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Niles, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 24m
Distance
248.5 mi
400 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 11m
★
6 AM
4h 24m
8 AM
4h 51m
10 AM
4h 33m
12 PM
4h 31m
3 PM
4h 35m
5 PM
4h 49m
8 PM
4h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Niles, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Niles, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 248.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 38A, Burdock Road, New Hope Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.22 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
124.3 miles from Niles, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Staten Island, NY
Full guide →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
- • Bayonne Bridge — arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
- • Staten Island Museum — museum in Staten Island, New York
- • Fort Wadsworth — United States military base
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 24m. Total distance: 248.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 24m drive with frequent turns across 248.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 38A 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 24m 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 Niles, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 38A | — | — |
| Burdock Road | — | — |
| New Hope Road | — | — |
| North West Street | — | — |
| I 81 South | — | — |
| I 84 East | — | — |
| I 380 South | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highway 38A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Niles, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on State Highway 38A
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 38A
2
Turn left onto Burdock Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Burdock Road
3
Continue on New Hope Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Hope Road
4
Turn right
13 mi
·
22 min
5
At the end of the road, turn right
2.5 mi
·
3 min
6
Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North West Street
7
Take the ramp left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 South: Binghamton
9
Merge slight left
45 mi
·
54 min
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
12
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
16
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
17
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
18
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
19
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
21
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
22
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
23
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
25
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
26
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
27
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
28
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
30
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
31
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
32
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
33
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
34
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
36
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
37
Turn left onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
38
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
39
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
40
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
41
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
42
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
43
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
44
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
45
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
46
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
47
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
48
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
49
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
50
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
51
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
52
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
53
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
54
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 124.3 miles from Niles, NY, or about 2h 12m 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 55 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.3 miles or 2h 12m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 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 Niles, 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 Niles, NY
This is one driving day of about 248.5 miles and 4h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Niles, 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 124.3 mi from Niles, NY · 2h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
124 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.3 miles from Niles, 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
$39.22 one way
$78.44 round trip
$4.01/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $43.84 | $87.68 |
| premium | $4.86 | $47.56 | $95.11 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
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
$39
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$96–$121
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.6 | 0 | $26.09 | $11.93 |
| Efficient EV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.4 | 1 | $34.79 | $15.90 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Friday
Local time
5:38 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 24m 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 Niles, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 248.5 miles and takes about 4h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 38A, Burdock Road, New Hope Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.3 miles from Niles, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.22 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 24m 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 Niles, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Niles, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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