Trip from Staten Island, NY to Attica, NY

Drive Time

7h 25m

Distance

351.5 mi

566 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Staten Island to Attica covers 351.5 miles across New York State, typically requiring about 7 hours and 25 minutes of drive time. Because this journey stays within the Northeast, you will remain in a familiar regional climate as you head toward the western part of the state. It is a straightforward trip that fits into a single long day of driving if you start early, though you should budget approximately $57 for fuel costs. Relying primarily on I-86, I-81, and the Genesee Expressway, the route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. Plan for at least two stops to keep your energy up during the seven-plus hour trek. Ultimately, this drive is a functional, highway-focused haul that is best tackled when you want to reach your destination in one go.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

175.8 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is heavily weighted toward high-speed travel, with 73 percent of your time spent on major highways. You will experience a mix of interstate transit and expressway driving, which keeps the pace consistent throughout the 351.5-mile journey. Be prepared for a significant stretch of open road, as your longest uninterrupted segment covers 100 miles on I-86. While the drive is efficient, the character of the road is strictly utilitarian and focused on getting you to Attica as directly as possible. Expect a steady, predictable experience behind the wheel that favors speed and clear navigation over winding, technical backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 62 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 86 is the longest continuous segment at about 100 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 86 and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 43 significant decision points across 351.5 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 9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 43 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth

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 3B; 3C Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth

9 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 3B Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue

19.8 mi into trip | ~38m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the none lane. Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown

29.5 mi into trip | ~49m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 287 North: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 287 North: Mahwah

30.9 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the exit toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

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 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany

Towns Along This Route

Between Staten Island, NY and Attica, NY, road signs point toward Morristown, Whippany and Letchworth Park.

Morristown

19.8 mi in | ~38m

Whippany

30.9 mi in | ~52m

Letchworth Park

317.4 mi in | ~6h 34m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 86	100 mi	1h 56m
I 81	58.1 mi	1h 9m
Genesee Expressway	38.6 mi	44m
Christopher Columbus Highway	29 mi	34m
I 380	27.7 mi	30m
Keystone Shortway	17.3 mi	24m
NJ 10	12.8 mi	18m
NJ 24	9.4 mi	11m

Longest stretch: I 86 — 100 mi, about 1h 56m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Attica, NY.

Start on Croft Court

147 ft · 13 sec · Croft Court

Turn left onto Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Corona Avenue

Continue on Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cotter Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn right onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street

At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road

Continue on Richmond Road

447 ft · 14 sec · Richmond Road

Continue on Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue

Turn right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue

364 ft · 8 sec · North Gannon Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth

Merge onto I 278

2.1 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

Take the exit

150 ft · 4 sec

Exit 3B; 3C Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 3B Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue Use the none lane.

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Brunswick Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Bayway

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto CR 623

2.0 mi · 5 min · South Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Turn left onto CR 628

1.0 mi · 1 min · Hillside Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto CR 509

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Chestnut Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Paine Avenue

367 ft · 12 sec · Paine Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I 78 West

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 48 Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 24

9.4 mi · 11 min · NJ 24

Use the none lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 287 North: Mahwah Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 287

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 287

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 39 Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 10 West: Dover Use the slight left lane.

Continue on NJ 10

13 mi · 18 min · NJ 10

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 46

1.2 mi · 1 min · US 46

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 80 West

Merge onto I 80

29 mi · 34 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 80

12 mi · 15 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 46 sec

Exit 293 Toward I 380 North: Scranton

Continue on I 380

28 mi · 30 min · I 380

Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 81

58 mi · 1 hr 9 min · I 81

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17

100 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 86; NY 17

Toward I 86: Corning Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 390

39 mi · 44 min · Genesee Expressway

Toward I 390: Rochester

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec

Exit 7 Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

Turn right onto NY 408

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

Continue on NY 63

3.3 mi · 4 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

Turn left onto NY 63

1.3 mi · 1 min · Genesee Street

Enter roundabout onto NY 63

100 ft · 1 sec · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

Continue on NY 63

0.7 mi · 54 sec · State Highway 63

Continue on NY 63

4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

Continue on NY 63

3.0 mi · 4 min · Ellicott Street Road

Turn left onto US 20

6.5 mi · 8 min · Telephone Road

Continue on US 20

3.3 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

At end of road, turn right onto NY 98

372 ft · 6 sec · Alexander Road

Continue on NY 98

0.5 mi · 45 sec · Main Street

Continue on NY 98

2.7 mi · 4 min · Alexander Road

Turn straight onto NY 98

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto NY 238

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Main Street

Turn left

71 ft · 5 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To make the most of your 7-hour and 25-minute drive, aim to depart Staten Island early in the morning to beat potential local traffic before hitting the open highway. Since you have a 100-mile stretch on I-86, ensure your fuel tank is topped off before entering those longer segments to avoid unnecessary stress. You should plan for two distinct stops to stretch your legs and reset your focus, as the high percentage of highway driving can lead to fatigue. Keep your budget of $57 for fuel in mind, and consider topping up your tank in more suburban areas where prices might be more competitive than directly on the interstate. Flexibility is your friend on this route, so monitor your energy levels and don't hesitate to add a third break if the interstate grind feels monotonous.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 175.8 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 3h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 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 80 miles or 1h 56m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 175.8 miles or 3h 49m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Attica, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Staten Island, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY

This is one driving day of about 351.5 miles and 7h 25m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Staten Island, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 86 for about 100 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 175.8 mi from Staten Island, NY · 3h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

176 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 175.8 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.

Arriving in Attica, NY

The final approach into Attica, 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 Attica, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$57.22 one way

$114.45 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 123 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$62.01	$124.02
premium	$4.88	$67.57	$135.15
diesel	$5.64	$78.09	$156.18

Estimated Tolls: $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

$57

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$98–$123

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 123 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	105.5	1	$36.91	$16.87
Efficient EV	87.9	1	$30.76	$14.06
EV Truck/SUV	140.6	1	$49.21	$22.50

Gas CO2

123 kg

EV CO2

41 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Attica, NY

Afternoon in Attica on Sunday

Local time

2:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Ramapo, NY

176 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

7 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

7h 25m 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 Staten Island, NY to Attica, NY covers 351.5 miles and takes about 7h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 86, I 81, Genesee Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 175.8 miles from Staten Island, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.22 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Staten Island, NY and Attica, NY, road signs point toward Morristown, Whippany and Letchworth Park.

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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Attica, NY

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Attica, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Staten Island, NY

Attica, NY

Same local time

7 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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