Origin
Richfield Springs, NY
Night in Richfield Springs on Wednesday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richfield Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
210.3 mi
339 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 34m
★
6 AM
4h 47m
8 AM
5h 14m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 54m
3 PM
4h 58m
5 PM
5h 13m
8 PM
4h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richfield Springs, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
This 210.3-mile drive from Richfield Springs, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 47 minutes. You'll navigate a mix of main roads, including the New York State Thruway and State Highway 145, with about 44% of the journey on highways. Expect to spend around $35 on fuel for this trip. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 70.5 miles, it's a manageable drive for most. This route keeps you within the Northeast region, making for a straightforward transit between two points in New York.
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
105.2 miles from Richfield Springs, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering both efficient highway cruising and more local road navigation. You'll spend 44% of your time on higher-speed roads, but also experience stretches on State Highway 145 and Main Street. The longest uninterrupted segment of 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway provides a good opportunity for steady progress. As you approach your destination, expect the drive to become more varied, transitioning from open highway to more built-up areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 47 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 70.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 159.9 miles in near NY 17.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 210.3 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 159.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 32 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
159.9 mi into trip
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~3h 33m in
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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
8
161.3 mi into trip
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~3h 35m in
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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
8
191.2 mi into trip
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~4h 13m 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
7
192.6 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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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.
7
192.7 mi into trip
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~4h 16m in
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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 Richfield Springs, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
Jersey City
191.1 mi in
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~4h 13m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
191.1 mi in
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~4h 13m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
191.2 mi in
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~4h 13m
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
192.7 mi in
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~4h 16m
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via I 78; NJTP
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 70.5 mi | 1h 21m |
| State Highway 145 | 40.3 mi | 57m |
| Main Street | 25.8 mi | 38m |
| NJ 17 | 22.7 mi | 29m |
| State Highway 32 | 9.2 mi | 13m |
| King's Highway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| NJ 440 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 70.5 mi, about 1h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richfield Springs, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on US 20
25 mi
·
35 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto NY 145
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 145
3
At end of road, turn left onto NY 145
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 145
4
Turn left onto NY 7; NY 145
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
East Main Street
5
Turn right onto NY 145
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 145
6
At end of road, turn left onto NY 30; NY 145
291 ft
·
8 sec
·
State Highway 30
7
Continue on NY 30; NY 145
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
8
Continue on NY 145
28 mi
·
40 min
·
State Highway 145
9
Turn straight onto NY 23
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
10
Turn right onto NY 32
9.2 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 32
11
Continue on NY 32
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
King's Highway
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
13
Merge onto I 87
71 mi
·
1 hr 21 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
NY 17
Exit 15
Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 287; NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 287; NJ 17
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17
Exit 66
Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
18
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
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
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
22
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
23
Continue on NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
24
Take the exit
236 ft
·
9 sec
Use the left lane.
25
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
26
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
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14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 14A
Toward NJ 440: Bayonne
Use the right lane.
29
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
30
Take the exit
357 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 440 South
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto NJ 440
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
NJ 440
33
Continue on NY 440
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
34
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
35
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
36
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
37
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
38
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
39
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
40
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
41
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
42
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
43
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
44
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
45
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
46
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
47
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 47-minute duration, starting your drive from Richfield Springs early in the morning is advisable to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you near Staten Island. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost of approximately $35, you can be quite flexible with your timing. The longest stretch is a solid 70.5 miles on the New York State Thruway, so plan your brief stop before or after this segment to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition from highway to more local roads.
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 105.2 miles from Richfield Springs, NY, or about 2h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.5 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 46 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.2 miles or 2h 30m 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 49m
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 Richfield Springs, 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 Richfield Springs, NY
This is one driving day of about 210.3 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Richfield Springs, 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 70.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.2 mi from Richfield Springs, NY · 2h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
105 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.2 miles from Richfield Springs, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.5 miles.
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
$34.62 one way
$69.23 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $37.43 | $74.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $40.76 | $81.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.43 | $92.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $4.18
New York State Thruway
(70.5 mi)
$3.53
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
$35
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.1 | 0 | $22.08 | $10.09 |
| Efficient EV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.1 | 1 | $29.44 | $13.46 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Night in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
10:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
105 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
4 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 47m 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 Richfield Springs, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 210.3 miles and takes about 4h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, State Highway 145, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.2 miles from Richfield Springs, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.62 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 demanding drive. With 32 significant decision points across 210.3 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 159.9 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 161.3 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 191.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Richfield Springs, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike.
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