Origin
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Saranac Lake, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 33m
Distance
310.8 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 21m
★
6 AM
6h 33m
8 AM
6h 58m
10 AM
6h 42m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 43m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saranac Lake, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Saranac Lake, NY covers 310.8 miles and takes about 6h 33m 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 $51.16 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
155.4 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 33m. Total distance: 310.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 33m 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 33m drive with frequent turns across 310.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 58 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 33m, 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 Saranac Lake, 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 Saranac Lake, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
15
Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
16
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Bayonne Bridge
17
Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
18
Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
19
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
20
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
21
Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
22
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
23
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
24
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
25
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
26
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
27
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
28
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
29
Turn straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
30
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
31
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
32
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
33
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
34
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
35
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
36
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
37
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
38
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
39
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
112 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
40
Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy
41
Continue straight
9.0 mi
·
12 min
42
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
43
Take the exit slight right toward NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
NY 7 West: Schenectady, Saratoga Springs
44
Merge slight left
3.1 mi
·
3 min
45
Take the exit slight right toward I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87 North: Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls
46
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
98 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
·
Adirondack Northway
47
Take the exit slight right toward US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
US 9, NY 73: Keene, Keene Valley
48
Turn left onto US Highway 9
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
US Highway 9
49
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 73
50
Continue on State Highway 9N
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 9N
51
Keep slight left to continue on State Highway 73
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Highway 73
52
Continue on Cascade Road
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Cascade Road
53
Turn slight left onto Old Military Road
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Old Military Road
54
At the end of the road, turn left onto Saranac-Placid Road
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Saranac-Placid Road
55
Continue on Lake Flower Avenue
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Lake Flower Avenue
56
At the end of the road, turn left onto River Street
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Street
57
Turn right onto Church Street
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Church Street
58
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 155.4 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 3h 16m 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 68 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.4 miles or 3h 16m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Saranac Lake, 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.
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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 310.8 miles and 6h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 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 155.4 mi from Staten Island, NY · 3h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.4 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Saranac Lake, NY
The final approach into Saranac Lake, 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 Saranac Lake, 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
$51.16 one way
$102.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $55.32 | $110.64 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.24 | $120.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.62 | $137.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $48.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$51
Tolls
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$124–$149
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.2 | 1 | $32.63 | $14.92 |
| Efficient EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.3 | 1 | $43.51 | $19.89 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Saranac Lake, NY
Afternoon in Saranac Lake on Thursday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
34°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
14 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
6h 33m 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 Saranac Lake, NY covers 310.8 miles and takes about 6h 33m 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 155.4 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 $51.16 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 33m, 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 Saranac Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Saranac Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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