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Trip from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, NY

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

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

46 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

village in New York, United States

South Nyack, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, NY covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 $7.57 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 South Nyack, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1878

Nyack is in Rockland County, New York. This article also covers the nearby towns of Upper Nyack and South Nyack, immediately to the north and south of Nyack, respectively.

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 17m. Total distance: 46 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 17m drive with frequent turns across 46 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 50 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, 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 South Nyack, 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

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
30

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · 76th Street
31

Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
32

Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

0.1 mi · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
33

Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

1.7 mi · 2 min · Bergen Boulevard
34

Turn slight right

364 ft · 15 sec
35

Continue on Bergen Boulevard

495 ft · 14 sec · Bergen Boulevard
36

Turn right onto Columbia Avenue

0.6 mi · 56 sec · Columbia Avenue
37

At the end of the road, turn right onto Central Boulevard

0.2 mi · 16 sec · Central Boulevard
38

Continue on Central Boulevard

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Central Boulevard
39

Turn slight left onto Palisade Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Palisade Avenue
40

Continue on Lemoine Avenue

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Lemoine Avenue
41

Continue on Schlosser Street

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Schlosser Street
42

Turn straight onto Lemoine Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Lemoine Avenue
43

Take the ramp slight right toward Palisades Scenic Byway, Palisades Interstate Parkway

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Palisades Scenic Byway, Palisades Interstate Parkway
44

Merge slight right onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

10.0 mi · 13 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
45

Take the exit slight right toward US 9W

0.1 mi · 32 sec · US 9W
46

At the end of the road, turn left onto Palisades Boulevard

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Palisades Boulevard
47

Continue on Route 9W

2.6 mi · 4 min · Route 9W
48

Turn straight onto Highland Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · Highland Avenue
49

Turn straight onto South Broadway

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Broadway
50

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 23 mi from Staten Island, NY · 38m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

23 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.

Popular next leg

New York City, NY to South Nyack, NY

28.9 mi · 51m

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in South Nyack, NY

The final approach into South Nyack, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.57 one way

$15.14 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.19 $16.38
premium $4.92 $8.92 $17.83
diesel $5.61 $10.16 $20.31

Estimated Tolls: $48.00

Goethals Bridge $16.00
Bayonne Bridge $16.00
Holland Tunnel $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike $0.00

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$48

Total

$56

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.8 0 $4.83 $2.21
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.02 $1.84
EV Truck/SUV 18.4 0 $6.44 $2.94

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Nyack, NY

Afternoon in South Nyack on Saturday

Local time

12:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

2 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 17m 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 South Nyack, NY covers 46 miles and takes about 1h 17m 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 23 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 $7.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

The drive from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, NY is easy. At 1h 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Staten Island, NY to South Nyack, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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