Smithville, NY to Staten Island, NY is 314.8 miles and takes about 6h 40m via I 81 and I 380, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region, taking you from New York through a portion of Pennsylvania before returning to New York. It's a highway-focused trip, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing efficiency. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day drive if you're looking to cover ground quickly.
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
157.4 miles from Smithville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 12m 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 6h 40m. Total distance: 314.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 40m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for about 79% of this 314.8-mile route. You'll spend a significant amount of time on major interstates like I 81 and I 380, which generally offer smooth sailing and higher speed limits. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 187.7 miles on I 81, so be prepared for extended periods on this main artery. While the profile is largely interstate, keep an eye out for the transition as you approach your destination.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 187.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 140.7 miles in near I 81.
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 35 significant decision points across 314.8 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 140.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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140.7 mi into trip|~2h 53m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
194.1 mi into trip|~3h 56m in|US 6
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 187
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
269.3 mi into trip|~5h 28m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
8
300 mi into trip|~6h 6m in
Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward Hillside, Irvington
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300.1 mi into trip|~6h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Hillside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Smithville, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
Mt Pocono
194.1 mi in|~3h 56m|via US 6
Milford
194.8 mi in|~3h 57m|via I 84; I 380
Lake Hopatcong
269.3 mi in|~5h 28m
Morristown Airport
283.4 mi in|~5h 46m
New York City
294.7 mi in|~6h
Newark
294.7 mi in|~6h
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
187.7 mi
3h 41m
Keystone Shortway
46.1 mi
59m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Route 10 East
9.2 mi
11m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
I 84
3.7 mi
4m
NJ 10
3.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 187.7 mi, about 3h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Smithville, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on CR 63
2.0 mi·7 min·Massey Street Road
2
Turn right onto South Harbor Road
2.9 mi·5 min·South Harbor Road
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 South
4
Merge onto I 81
51 mi·58 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I-81
0.5 mi·33 sec·I-81
6
Continue on I 81
11 mi·14 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I-81
0.8 mi·48 sec·I-81
8
Continue on I 81
73 mi·1 hr 25 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge onto I 80
46 mi·59 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
16
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
17
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
18
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
19
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
22
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
23
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
26
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
27
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
31
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
32
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
33
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
34
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
35
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
36
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
37
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
38
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
39
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
40
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
43
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
44
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
45
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
46
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
47
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
48
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
49
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
50
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
51
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
52
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
53
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 40m estimated drive time, departing in the morning from Smithville, NY, will allow you ample daylight to reach Staten Island, NY. With only one stop suggested for the 314.8 miles, plan to fuel up before you leave or at your designated stop to avoid any long detours. The longest stretch without a major change is 187.7 miles on I 81, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration before hitting the road. This is a drive that can easily be completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 157.4 miles from Smithville, NY, or about 3h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.7 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 69 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.4 miles or 3h 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 5h 14m
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 Smithville, 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 Smithville, NY
This is one driving day of about 314.8 miles and 6h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Smithville, 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 I 81 for about 187.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.4 mi from Smithville, NY
· 3h 12m into the drive
The midpoint is around 157.4 miles from Smithville, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
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...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 303.9
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...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 303.9
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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 303.9
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...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 303.9
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...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 303.9
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 314.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.4
1
$33.05
$15.11
Efficient EV
78.7
0
$27.54
$12.59
EV Truck/SUV
125.9
1
$44.07
$20.15
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Smithville, NY
Morning
in Smithville on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning
in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
10:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 6 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
27 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
6h 40m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Smithville, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 314.8 miles and takes about 6h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.4 miles from Smithville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 35 significant decision points across 314.8 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 140.7 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 194.1 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 269.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Smithville, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
