Origin
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Independence, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 37m
Distance
302.9 mi
488 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 26m
★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 46m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 47m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Independence, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Independence, NY covers 302.9 miles and takes about 6h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corona Avenue, Cotter Avenue, Clarke Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
151.5 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 37m. Total distance: 302.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 37m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 37m drive with frequent turns across 302.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corona Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Staten Island, NY to Independence, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corona Avenue | — | — |
| Cotter Avenue | — | — |
| Clarke Avenue | — | — |
| Kensico Street | — | — |
| Richmond Road | — | — |
| Rockland Avenue | — | — |
| Brielle Avenue | — | — |
| Bradley Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Corona Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Independence, NY.
1
Start on Croft Court
148 ft
·
14 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
7
Continue on Richmond Road
446 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
11
Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue
364 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
13
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
15
Continue on Goethals Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
16
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
151 ft
·
4 sec
·
NJ 439 North: Bayway Avenue, Elizabeth
17
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NJ 439 West: Elizabeth, Bayway Avenue
18
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
19
Turn right onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Bayway
20
Turn right onto South Broad Street
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Broad Street
21
Keep slight left to continue on North Broad Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
22
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillside Avenue
23
Turn right onto Chestnut Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Chestnut Avenue
24
Turn right onto Paine Avenue
367 ft
·
13 sec
·
Paine Avenue
25
Take the ramp left toward I 78 West
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 78 West
26
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
27
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
28
Continue straight
9.4 mi
·
11 min
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 287 North: Mahwah
30
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
31
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NJ 10: Dover, Whippany
32
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 10 West: Dover
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 10 West: Dover
33
Continue straight
13 mi
·
18 min
34
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
35
Take the exit straight toward I 80 West
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
I 80 West
36
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
37
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
38
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
39
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
40
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
41
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
42
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
77 mi
·
1 hr 29 min
·
I 86: Corning
43
Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
44
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 99 South, US 15 South: Williamsport
45
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
4 min
46
Take the exit slight right toward NY 417: Erwin, Addison
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
NY 417: Erwin, Addison
47
Turn right onto Addison Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Addison Road
48
Continue on State Highway 417
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
State Highway 417
49
Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Front Street
50
Continue on Main Street
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Main Street
51
Continue on Tuscarora Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Tuscarora Street
52
Continue on State Highway 417
16 mi
·
24 min
·
State Highway 417
53
Turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
State Highway 36
54
Turn right onto State Highway 417
15 mi
·
22 min
·
State Highway 417
55
Turn left onto Independence Road
4.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Independence Road
56
Arrive at your destination
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 151.5 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 3h 18m into the drive.
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 67 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 151.5 miles or 3h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Independence, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 302.9 miles and 6h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 67 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 151.5 mi from Staten Island, NY · 3h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
151 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 67 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 151.5 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Independence, NY
The final approach into Independence, 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 Independence, 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
$49.86 one way
$99.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
106 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $53.91 | $107.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $58.71 | $117.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.88 | $133.75 |
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
$50
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$91–$116
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 90.9 | 1 | $31.80 | $14.54 |
| Efficient EV | 75.7 | 0 | $26.50 | $12.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 121.2 | 1 | $42.41 | $19.39 |
Gas CO2
106 kg
EV CO2
35 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
Independence, NY
Late night in Independence on Friday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
6h 37m 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 Independence, NY covers 302.9 miles and takes about 6h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corona Avenue, Cotter Avenue, Clarke Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 151.5 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 $49.86 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 37m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Staten Island, NY to Independence, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Independence, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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