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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Valley Cottage, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

53.5 mi

86 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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census-designated place in Rockland County, New York, United States

Valley Cottage, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Valley Cottage, NY covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 17, Bayonne Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.81 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 10.7 mi 12m
NJ 17 9.2 mi 10m
Bayonne Bridge 4.6 mi 7m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.3 mi 5m
NJ 3 4.3 mi 5m
New York State Thruway 4.2 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 10.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Croft Court

147 ft · 13 sec · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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

1.8 mi · 2 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
36

Merge onto GSP

11 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37

Keep slight right at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 14-1 Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City
38

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge
39

Merge onto I 87; I 287

4.2 mi · 5 min · New York State Thruway
40

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Exit 12 Toward NY 303: West Nyack, Palisades Center Drive Use the slight right lane.
41

Turn right

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward Palisades Center Drive Use the right lane.
42

Keep slight right at fork

216 ft · 9 sec
43

Turn straight onto Palisades Center Drive

383 ft · 26 sec · Palisades Center Drive
44

Turn sharp left onto Snake Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Snake Hill Road
45

At end of road, turn right onto Old Mill Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Old Mill Road
46

Turn right onto Branchville Road

0.2 mi · 44 sec · Branchville Road
47

Turn right onto Fanwood Lane

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Fanwood Lane
48

At end of road, turn right onto Millburn Court

433 ft · 20 sec · Millburn Court
49

Turn right onto Fulle Drive

87 ft · 3 sec · Fulle Drive
50

Arrive at destination

Fulle Drive

Where to Stop

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

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

27 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 39

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 51 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.2 mi into trip | ~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 | ~31m in | 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
51 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward NY 303: West Nyack, Palisades Center Drive

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 12 Toward NY 303: West Nyack, Palisades Center Dri...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.81 one way

$17.61 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.52 $19.05
premium $4.92 $10.37 $20.74
diesel $5.61 $11.81 $23.62

Estimated Tolls: $17.46

Bayonne Bridge $16.00
Garden State Parkway (10.7 mi) $0.64
New Jersey Turnpike (4.3 mi) $0.61
New York State Thruway (4.2 mi) $0.21

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$17

Total

$26

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.1 0 $5.62 $2.57
Efficient EV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14
EV Truck/SUV 21.4 0 $7.49 $3.42

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Valley Cottage, NY

Afternoon in Valley Cottage on Saturday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

4 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

1h 21m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

53.5 mi in 1h 21m — 59% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Garden State Parkway.

59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
50 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 39 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

406 ft -4 ft

Total Climb

565 ft

Total Descent

459 ft

Highest Point

406 ft

~45.8 mi in

Elevation Range

410 ft

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 Valley Cottage, NY, road signs point toward Elizabeth, Njtp: Newark, Jersey City and Gsp Toll North.

Elizabeth

4.3 mi in | ~12m

Njtp: Newark

11.6 mi in | ~23m

Jersey City

17.2 mi in | ~31m | via NJ 139

Gsp Toll North

34.9 mi in | ~53m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Valley Cottage, NY

Full guide →

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 21m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $17.46 in tolls one way, starting with Bayonne Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Valley Cottage, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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.

Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Valley Cottage, NY before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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