Origin
Staten Island, NY
Night in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
5h 28m
Distance
249.1 mi
401 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deansboro, NY
Mel Audelo
This 249.1-mile drive from Staten Island, NY, to Deansboro, NY, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 5 hours and 28 minutes to complete. With 92% of the journey on highways, expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $41, making it an economical option. You'll primarily be navigating NY 17 and NJ 17, with some time on State Highway 8. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, so you'll be staying within familiar territory. This route is well-suited for a straightforward, efficient trip.
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
124.6 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 28m. Total distance: 249.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this trip, with 92% of your miles spent on major roadways. You'll experience a long stretch of 119.5 miles on NY 17, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While predominantly highway, the route incorporates State Highway 8, which might offer a slight shift in scenery and driving style. This is not a winding, scenic byway but rather a direct path designed for efficient travel between your start and end points.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and State Highway 8. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
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 34 significant decision points across 249.1 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles (I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Staten Island, NY and Deansboro, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany and Walton.
Jersey City
New York State Thruway North: Albany
Walton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 119.5 mi | 2h 27m |
| State Highway 8 | 61.4 mi | 1h 16m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| Cherry Valley Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| State Highway 315 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Deansboro, NY.
Start on Croft Court
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
Continue on Cotter Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
Continue on Richmond Road
Continue on Rockland Avenue
Turn right onto Brielle Avenue
Turn left onto Bradley Avenue
Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto NY 440
Continue on NY 440
Take the exit
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
Continue on I 78; NJTP
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Continue on NJ 139
Take the exit
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 3
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Continue on I 287; NY 17
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on NY 17
Take the exit
Turn right onto NY 8; NY 10
Continue on NY 8; NY 10
Turn straight onto NY 8; NY 10
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Continue on NY 8
Turn left onto US 20
Continue on US 20
Turn right onto NY 12
Turn left onto NY 315
Continue on NY 315
At end of road, turn right onto NY 12B
Arrive at destination
Given the 5-hour and 28-minute duration, this trip is comfortably manageable in one day. To make the most of it, consider an early morning departure from Staten Island to avoid potential traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 119.5 miles on NY 17, so plan your single recommended stop around the midway point of that segment for fuel and a break. The $41 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always keep an eye on your gauge, especially before entering longer stretches without services. Being on familiar highways like NY 17 and NJ 17 means you'll find services readily available, but it's wise to top off your tank before embarking on the 119.5-mile segment on NY 17.
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.
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 55 miles or 1h 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.6 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Deansboro, NY than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY
This is one driving day of about 249.1 miles and 5h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.6 mi from Staten Island, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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.
A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 124.6 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before NY 17 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 119.5 miles.
The final approach into Deansboro, 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 Deansboro, 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.
Regular Gas
$41.00 one way
$82.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $44.34 | $88.68 |
| premium | $4.92 | $48.28 | $96.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.00 | $110.00 |
Estimated Tolls: $17.11
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
$41
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.7 | 0 | $26.16 | $11.96 |
| Efficient EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.80 | $9.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.6 | 1 | $34.87 | $15.94 |
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Deansboro on Thursday
Local time
11:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Unavailable
57°F
Ramapo, NY
125 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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