Origin
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Ghent, NY
Data updated 5 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 21m
Distance
151.2 mi
243 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 46m
10 AM
3h 30m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 31m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ghent, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 151.2-mile drive from Staten Island, NY, to Ghent, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 21 minutes. Primarily following NY 17 and NJ 17 before transitioning to State Route 66, it's largely a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of around $25, this route offers an efficient way to travel between two points within the Northeast region. The drive is structured with one recommended stop, making it manageable for a day trip without feeling rushed. If you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated trip up the East Coast, this route fits the bill.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75.6 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect an 86% highway share on this route, indicating a predominantly fast-paced driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 83.7 miles on NY 17, allowing for significant progress between necessary breaks. While primarily highway, the shift to State Route 66 in the latter part of the journey may offer a slight change in scenery and pace as you approach Ghent. This drive is less about winding country roads and more about covering distance efficiently, making it ideal for those who prefer consistent speeds and straightforward navigation.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 54 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 83.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 151.2 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 35 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
5.2 mi into trip
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~13m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
7
17.1 mi into trip
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~31m 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.
8
25.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
132.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 48m in
Take the exit toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
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 21
Toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Staten Island, NY and Ghent, NY, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Cairo, Catskill and Hudson - among others.
Njtp: Newark
11.6 mi in
|
~23m
Jersey City
17.2 mi in
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~31m
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via NJ 139
New York State Thruway North: Albany
48.8 mi in
|
~1h 11m
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via NY 17
Cairo
132.4 mi in
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~2h 48m
Catskill
133 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Hudson
133 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Tannersville
133 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Hunter
133 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Windham
133 mi in
|
~2h 49m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 17 | 83.7 mi | 1h 36m |
| NJ 17 | 22.9 mi | 28m |
| State Route 66 | 6.9 mi | 10m |
| Bayonne Bridge | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 3 | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Union Turnpike | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| NY 9G | 2.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 83.7 mi, about 1h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Ghent, NY.
1
Start on Croft Court
147 ft
·
13 sec
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Croft Court
2
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Corona Avenue
3
Continue on Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotter Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Kensico Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
7
Continue on Richmond Road
447 ft
·
14 sec
·
Richmond Road
8
Continue on Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
9
Turn right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Brielle Avenue
10
Turn left onto Bradley Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue
364 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
13
Merge onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto NY 440
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
16
Continue on NY 440
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
18
Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
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Port Jersey Boulevard
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto I 78; NJTP
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
21
Continue on I 78; NJTP
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23
Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139
408 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
25
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
26
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
27
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
32
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
36
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 17
37
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
38
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
I 287; NY 17
39
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
84 mi
·
1 hr 36 min
·
NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
40
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21
Toward NY 23: Catskill, Cairo
Use the slight right lane.
41
Continue on this road
519 ft
·
14 sec
·
this road
42
Keep slight left at fork
156 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Catskill, Hudson, Tannersville, Hunter, Windham
43
Turn left onto CR 23B
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 23B
44
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 23 East: Hudson
Use the left lane.
45
Continue on NY 23
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
46
Continue on NY 23
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Rip Van Winkle Bridge
47
Enter roundabout onto NY 9G; NY 23
192 ft
·
10 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Toward Hudson, Taconic Parkway
48
Continue on NY 9G; NY 23
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Toward Hudson, Taconic Parkway
Use the left lane.
49
Take the exit onto NY 9G; NY 23B
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
NY 9G; NY 23B
Use the left lane.
50
Turn right onto NY 9G; NY 23B
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Columbia Street
51
Continue on Union Turnpike
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Turnpike
52
Continue on NY 66
6.9 mi
·
10 min
·
State Route 66
53
Turn left onto Garage Place Road
57 ft
·
2 sec
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Garage Place Road
54
Arrive at destination
Garage Place Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 21-minute duration, departing Staten Island in the morning is a good strategy to arrive in Ghent with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 151.2 miles, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 83.7-mile stretch on NY 17, to avoid unnecessary delays. The route's highway focus means you'll likely encounter consistent traffic patterns, so factor that into your departure time. This trip is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stay.
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 75.6 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.7 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.6 miles or 1h 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ghent, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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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 151.2 miles and 3h 21m.
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 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 83.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.6 mi from Staten Island, NY · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
76 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.6 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 83.7 miles.
Arriving in Ghent, NY
The final approach into Ghent, 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 Ghent, 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
$24.89 one way
$49.78 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.31 | $58.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.38 | $66.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.83
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(4.3 mi)
$0.61
Union Turnpike
(3.1 mi)
$0.22
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
$25
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.4 | 0 | $15.88 | $7.26 |
| Efficient EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.23 | $6.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.17 | $9.68 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Ghent, NY
Morning in Ghent on Wednesday
Local time
7:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
76 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
19 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
3h 21m 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 Staten Island, NY to Ghent, NY covers 151.2 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 17, NJ 17, State Route 66. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.6 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 $24.89 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 35 significant decision points across 151.2 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 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.
Between Staten Island, NY and Ghent, NY, road signs point toward Njtp: Newark, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany, Cairo, Catskill and Hudson - among others.
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