Origin
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Tappan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41.8 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tappan, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Tappan, NY covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 $6.88 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
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 10m. Total distance: 41.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m 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 10m drive with frequent turns across 41.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 49 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 Tappan, NY is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Tappan, 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 Tappan, 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
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
I 95, NJTP
31
Merge slight left
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
33
Continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
34
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
35
Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Leonia, Teaneck
36
Turn slight right onto Teaneck
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Teaneck
37
Continue on Degraw Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
38
Turn right onto Teaneck Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
39
Continue on South Washington Avenue
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Avenue
40
Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
41
Turn right onto Old Hook Road
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Old Hook Road
42
Continue on High Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
High Street
43
Turn left onto Knickerbocker Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Knickerbocker Road
44
Continue on Livingston Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Street
45
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
46
Turn left onto Oak Tree Road
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
Oak Tree Road
47
Continue on Main Street
390 ft
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
48
Turn sharp right onto Washington Street
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
49
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.9 mi from Staten Island, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tappan, NY
The final approach into Tappan, 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
$6.88 one way
$13.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.23 | $18.46 |
Estimated Tolls: $64.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
Bayonne Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
George Washington Bridge
$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
$7
Tolls
$64
Total
$71
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.39 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.66 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Tappan, NY
Afternoon in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
12:14 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 10m 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 Tappan, NY covers 41.8 miles and takes about 1h 10m 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 20.9 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 $6.88 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 Tappan, NY is easy. At 1h 10m 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 Tappan, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Tappan, 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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