Origin
South Nyack, NY
Morning in South Nyack on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
47.8 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Nyack, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highland Avenue, Orangeburg Road, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in South Nyack, NY
Full guide →Founded 1878
Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.
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 1h 11m. Total distance: 47.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 11m drive with frequent turns across 47.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highland Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 11m 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 South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| Orangeburg Road | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Washington Street | — | — |
| Jane Street | — | — |
| Oak Tree Road | — | — |
| Livingston Street | — | — |
| Knickerbocker Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Highland Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Nyack, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on South Broadway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
2
Turn straight
2.8 mi
·
4 min
3
Keep slight right to continue on Highland Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn left onto Orangeburg Road
56 ft
·
4 sec
·
Orangeburg Road
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Main Street
6
Continue on Washington Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
7
Turn left onto Jane Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Jane Street
8
Turn left onto Oak Tree Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Oak Tree Road
9
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
10
Continue on Livingston Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Street
11
Continue on Knickerbocker Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
Knickerbocker Road
12
Turn right onto High Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
High Street
13
Turn straight onto Old Hook Road
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Old Hook Road
14
Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
15
Continue on Washington Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
16
Continue on Teaneck Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
17
Turn left onto Degraw Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 95 South: The Ridgefields
20
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
21
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
22
Take the exit slight left
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
23
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
24
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
25
Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
26
Merge slight left onto Goethals Bridge
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
27
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
30
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
31
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
32
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
33
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
34
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
35
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
37
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
38
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
39
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
40
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from South Nyack, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from South Nyack, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.87 one way
$15.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.26 | $18.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.55 | $21.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$16
Total
$24
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.02 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.18 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
8:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 11m 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 South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 47.8 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highland Avenue, Orangeburg Road, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from South Nyack, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.87 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 South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 11m 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 South Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from South Nyack, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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