Origin
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Lockport, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8h 14m
Distance
378.9 mi
610 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$62
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
45 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 6m
★
6 AM
8h 14m
8 AM
8h 30m
10 AM
8h 20m
12 PM
8h 18m
3 PM
8h 21m
5 PM
8h 29m
8 PM
8h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lockport, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Lockport, NY covers 378.9 miles and takes about 8h 14m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on I 86, I 81, Genesee Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 100 miles on I 86. At current regular gas prices, budget about $62.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
189.5 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 8h 14m highway drive covering 378.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 86 and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 100 miles on I 86.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 64 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.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 45 significant decision points across 378.9 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 45 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
8
9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 3B
Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
7
19.8 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
7
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
8
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 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 Lockport, 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 |
| NY 63 | 11.7 mi | 20m |
Longest stretch:
I 86
— 100 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Lockport, 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
·
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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
14
Keep slight left at fork onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
16
Take the exit
150 ft
·
4 sec
Exit 3B; 3C
Toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 3B
Toward NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
18
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Turn right onto NJ 439
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Bayway
Use the right lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 623
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broad Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 27
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
22
Turn left onto CR 628
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 509
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
Use the right lane.
24
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
367 ft
·
12 sec
·
Paine Avenue
25
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 78 West
26
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 48
Toward NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
28
Continue on NJ 24
9.4 mi
·
11 min
·
NJ 24
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 287 North: Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
30
Merge onto I 287
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
Use the slight right lane.
32
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 10 West: Dover
Use the slight left lane.
33
Continue on NJ 10
13 mi
·
18 min
·
NJ 10
Use the straight / right lanes.
34
Continue on US 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
35
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Toward I 80 West
36
Merge onto I 80
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
39
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
40
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
41
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 86; NY 17
100 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 86; NY 17
Toward I 86: Corning
43
Keep slight left at fork onto I 390
39 mi
·
44 min
·
Genesee Expressway
Toward I 390: Rochester
44
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
45
Turn right onto NY 408
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
46
Continue on NY 63
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
47
Turn left onto NY 63
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Genesee Street
48
Enter roundabout onto NY 63
100 ft
·
1 sec
·
Genesee Street
49
Continue on NY 63
7.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Genesee Street
50
Continue on NY 63
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
State Highway 63
51
Continue on NY 63
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Big Tree Road
52
Continue on NY 63
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Ellicott Street Road
53
Turn right onto Cedar Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Cedar Street
54
Turn left onto NY 5
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
East Main Street
55
Turn slight right onto NY 63
12 mi
·
20 min
·
NY 63
56
Turn right onto NY 63; NY 77
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Alleghany Road
57
Turn left onto NY 77
8.3 mi
·
13 min
·
Lewiston Road
58
At end of road, turn left onto NY 77
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
59
At end of road, turn left onto NY 31
309 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rochester Road
60
Continue on NY 31
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Ridge Road
61
Continue on NY 31
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Avenue
62
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
63
Turn sharp right onto Market Street
48 ft
·
1 sec
·
Market Street
64
Arrive at destination
Market Street
Trip Plan
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.5 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 4h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 83 miles or 2h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.5 miles or 4h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 189.5 miles or 4h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lockport, 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.
+
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Lockport, NY
Aim for roughly 189 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 83 miles from Staten Island, NY.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
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 189.5 mi from Staten Island, NY · 4h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Overnight candidate
189 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Union, NYOvernight Options
Night 1
189 mi · about 4.1h in
A practical overnight split lands near Union, NY after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 83 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.5 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 I 86 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 100 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 189 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.
Arriving in Lockport, NY
The final approach into Lockport, 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 Lockport, NY.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Lockport, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.
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
$62.37 one way
$124.74 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $67.44 | $134.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $73.44 | $146.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $83.66 | $167.31 |
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
$62
Tolls
$16
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$208–$318
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
45 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
ChargePoint Charging Station
Sayre, Pennsylvania
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
EV Connect Charging Station
Waverly, New York
EV Connect
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Vestal, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Elmira, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Batavia, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Dansville, New York
Tesla
1 DCFC
SWTCH Charging Station
Batavia, New York
Other
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Horseheads, New York
Electrify America
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 18
Other: 13
EV Connect: 5
Tesla: 3
Electrify America: 2
EVgo: 2
InCharge: 1
Blink: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 113.7 | 1 | $39.78 | $18.19 |
| Efficient EV | 94.7 | 1 | $33.15 | $15.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 151.6 | 1 | $53.05 | $24.25 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 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.
Destination
Lockport, NY
Afternoon in Lockport on Thursday
Local time
1:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Union, NY
189 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
8h 14m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
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 Lockport, NY covers 378.9 miles and takes about 8h 14m 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.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 189 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 189.5 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 $62.37 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 45 significant decision points across 378.9 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 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. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Staten Island, NY and Lockport, NY, road signs point toward Morristown, Whippany and Letchworth Park.
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