Oakdale, NY to Staten Island, NY is 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $23 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a route with a significant number of turns, suggesting a more local driving experience rather than a pure highway cruise. With a recommended single day of travel, this route is manageable for most drivers looking for a straightforward journey between these two points in New York.
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
71.1 miles from Oakdale, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 29m into the drive
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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
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 6m. Total distance: 142.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' indicating you'll encounter frequent changes in direction. While 29% of the route is on highways, including the New York State Thruway and NJ 17, the overall feel is less about continuous high-speed travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 83.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of more consistent driving before transitioning back to more varied road conditions. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with plenty of opportunities to navigate local roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 91.7 miles in near NY 17.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 142.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 91.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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91.7 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|NY 17
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
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93.1 mi into trip|~1h 54m in|NJ 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
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122.9 mi into trip|~2h 32m 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
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124.4 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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124.5 mi into trip|~2h 35m in|I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakdale, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
Nyst
7.1 mi in|~13m
Leeds
7.1 mi in|~13m
Jersey City
122.8 mi in|~2h 32m|via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
122.8 mi in|~2h 32m|via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
122.9 mi in|~2h 32m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
124.5 mi in|~2h 35m|via I 78; NJTP
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New York State Thruway
83.1 mi
1h 35m
NJ 17
22.7 mi
29m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
5m
NJ 440
4.5 mi
6m
NJ 3
4.2 mi
4m
Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
2.4 mi
3m
State Highway 23
1.8 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 83.1 mi, about 1h 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, NY and Staten Island, NY.
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Start on North 6th Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto State Street
0.2 mi·40 sec·State Street
3
Turn left onto North 5th Street
316 ft·15 sec·North 5th Street
4
Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B
0.3 mi·59 sec·Columbia Street
5
Turn left onto NY 9G; NY 23B
0.8 mi·2 min·North 3rd Street
6
Continue on NY 9G; NY 23B
2.0 mi·2 min·Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
7
Take the ramp
341 ft·6 sec
Toward NY 9G, NY 23 West
8
Merge onto NY 9G; NY 23
0.4 mi·33 sec·Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Use the right lane.
9
Enter roundabout onto NY 23
10 ft·0 sec·Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
10
Continue on NY 23
1.3 mi·2 min·Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
11
Continue on NY 23
1.8 mi·2 min·State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
13
Turn right onto CR 23B
0.3 mi·44 sec·CR 23B
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87
15
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·28 sec·this road
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 87 South: NY City
17
Merge onto I 87
83 mi·1 hr 35 min·New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi·59 sec·NY 17
Exit 15Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New JerseyUse the slight right lane.
19
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi·39 sec·I 287; NJ 17
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi·29 min·NJ 17
Exit 66Toward NJ 17 South: MahwahUse the slight left / straight lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
22
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight 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
Given the 3h 6m duration and 142.1-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Consider departing earlier in the day to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the New York metropolitan area. The fuel cost is estimated at $23, so factor that into your budget. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your break; a good point to stretch your legs might be around the halfway mark or just after the longest highway stretch. Pay close attention to navigation, as the 'turn-heavy' profile means staying on course requires diligence.
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 71.1 miles from Oakdale, NY, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.1 miles or 1h 29m 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 24m
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 Oakdale, 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 Oakdale, NY
This is one driving day of about 142.1 miles and 3h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Oakdale, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 83.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.1 mi from Oakdale, NY
· 1h 29m into the drive
The midpoint is around 72.4 miles from Oakdale, 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.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
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...
3 mi from route
~7 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 124.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Free
near mile 129.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.39 one way
$46.78 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$25.29
$50.59
premium
$4.92
$27.54
$55.08
diesel
$5.61
$31.37
$62.75
Estimated Tolls: $4.81
New York State Thruway
(83.1 mi)$4.16
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
$23
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.6
0
$14.92
$6.82
Efficient EV
35.5
0
$12.43
$5.68
EV Truck/SUV
56.8
0
$19.89
$9.09
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Oakdale, NY
Late night
in Oakdale on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
1:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
71 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
13 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
3h 6m 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 Oakdale, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 142.1 miles and takes about 3h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.1 miles from Oakdale, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.39 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 142.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 91.7 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 93.1 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Oakdale, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
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.
