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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Tusten, NY

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

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

110.5 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

Downtown Tusten, NY, NY

Tusten, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Tusten, NY covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m 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 $18.19 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

55.2 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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 2h 44m. Total distance: 110.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 44m drive with frequent turns across 110.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 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 Tusten, NY is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Tusten, 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 Tusten, 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

0.3 mi · 52 sec · South Broad Street
21

Turn right

2.0 mi · 2 min
22

Keep slight right

2.1 mi · 3 min
23

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

9.5 mi · 14 min · NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
24

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

0.3 mi · 44 sec · NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
25

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

0.4 mi · 53 sec · NJ 3 West: Clifton
26

Continue straight

4.4 mi · 5 min
27

Merge slight right

3.7 mi · 4 min
28

Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
29

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 5 min
30

Continue straight

30 mi · 41 min
31

Continue on Loomis Avenue

0.1 mi · 7 sec · Loomis Avenue
32

Continue on Bank Street

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Bank Street
33

Continue on Clove Avenue

12 mi · 17 min · Clove Avenue
34

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 28 sec
35

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

2.0 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
36

Turn straight onto Park Avenue

28 mi · 41 min · Park Avenue
37

Turn sharp left onto Crawford Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Crawford Road
38

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 55.2 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 1h 22m 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 24 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.2 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tusten, 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 110.5 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 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 55.2 mi from Staten Island, NY · 1h 22m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.2 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tusten, NY

The final approach into Tusten, 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 Tusten, 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

$18.19 one way

$36.38 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $19.67 $39.34
premium $4.92 $21.42 $42.83
diesel $5.61 $24.40 $48.79

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

Goethals Bridge $16.00
Lincoln Tunnel $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

$18

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.2 0 $11.60 $5.30
Efficient EV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42
EV Truck/SUV 44.2 0 $15.47 $7.07

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Evening in Staten Island on Friday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tusten, NY

Evening in Tusten on Friday

Local time

8:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

55 mi in

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

9 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

2h 44m 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 Tusten, NY covers 110.5 miles and takes about 2h 44m 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 55.2 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 $18.19 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Tusten, NY is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Tusten, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Staten Island, NY to Tusten, 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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