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Trip from Stockport, NY to Staten Island, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 15m

Distance

147.2 mi

237 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 4m ★
6 AM
3h 16m
8 AM
3h 40m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 22m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 9m

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

town in Greater Manchester, England

Stockport, NY

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Trip Overview

This 147.2-mile drive from Stockport, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the New York State Thruway and NJ 17 before transitioning to the New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. With a fuel cost estimated at $24, this Northeast to Northeast journey is a straightforward trip. It's a manageable distance for a day trip, allowing for some flexibility in your schedule.

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

73.6 miles from Stockport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a route with a significant 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, despite 28% of it being on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 83.1 miles on the New York State Thruway, offering a period of consistent travel. However, be prepared for the road to become more involved as you approach your destination, incorporating more local roads and turns. This isn't a pure interstate cruise, so be ready to adjust your driving style.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 55 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New York State Thruway is the longest continuous segment at about 83.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 96.8 miles in near NY 17.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 147.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 96.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 37 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
96.8 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
98.2 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah
8
128.1 mi into trip | ~2h 42m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
7
129.5 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
129.6 mi into trip | ~2h 44m in | I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Stockport, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.

Catskill

9.1 mi in | ~17m | via NY 23

Nyst

12.2 mi in | ~23m

Leeds

12.2 mi in | ~23m

Jersey City

127.9 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

127.9 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

128.1 mi in | ~2h 42m

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

129.6 mi in | ~2h 44m | via I 78; NJTP

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New York State Thruway 83.1 mi 1h 35m
NJ 17 22.7 mi 29m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.7 mi 5m
NJ 440 4.5 mi 6m
NJ 3 4.2 mi 4m
Fairview Avenue 2.7 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Rhinebeck-Hudson Road 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New York State Thruway — 83.1 mi, about 1h 35m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Stockport, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on Chittenden Road

175 ft · 7 sec · Chittenden Road
2

Turn straight onto CR 25

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hudson Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 25B

0.2 mi · 32 sec · County Road 25B
4

Turn left onto US 9

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 22
5

Continue on US 9

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Stottville Village Road
6

Continue on US 9

2.7 mi · 5 min · Fairview Avenue
7

Turn right onto US 9; NY 23B

0.4 mi · 1 min · Green Street
8

Continue on US 9; NY 23B

0.6 mi · 1 min · Columbia Street
9

Turn left onto NY 9G; NY 23B

0.8 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
10

Continue on NY 9G; NY 23B

2.0 mi · 2 min · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
11

Take the ramp

341 ft · 6 sec
Toward NY 9G, NY 23 West
12

Merge onto NY 9G; NY 23

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road
Use the right lane.
13

Enter roundabout onto NY 23

10 ft · 0 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
14

Continue on NY 23

1.3 mi · 2 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge
Toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge, Catskill
15

Continue on NY 23

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Highway 23
Use the left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds
17

Turn right onto CR 23B

0.3 mi · 44 sec · CR 23B
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward NYST, I 87
19

Continue on this road

0.2 mi · 28 sec · this road
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 87 South: NY City
21

Merge onto I 87

83 mi · 1 hr 35 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17
Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
23

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17
Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.
25

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
26

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.
30

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
31

Continue on NJ 139

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
32

Take the exit

236 ft · 9 sec
Use the left lane.
33

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the left lane.
34

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
35

Keep slight right at fork onto I 78; NJTP

4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 14A Toward NJ 440: Bayonne Use the right lane.
37

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
Toward NJ 440
38

Take the exit

357 ft · 8 sec
Toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way Use the straight / slight right lanes.
39

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward NJ 440 South Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
40

Merge onto NJ 440

4.5 mi · 6 min · NJ 440
41

Continue on NY 440

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
42

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 55 sec
Exit 10E Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
43

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
44

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
45

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
46

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
47

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
48

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
49

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
50

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
51

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
52

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
53

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
54

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
55

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 147.2-mile trip, consider an early morning departure to bypass potential traffic, especially as you near Staten Island. With a duration of around 3 hours and 15 minutes, you might only need one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $24; it's wise to fuel up before hitting the busiest sections. A good tip for this route is to familiarize yourself with the NJ 17 and New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension segments, as they can have varied conditions.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 73.6 miles from Stockport, NY, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.1 miles.

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 32 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.6 miles or 1h 35m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Stockport, 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 Stockport, NY

This is one driving day of about 147.2 miles and 3h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Stockport, 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.
The longest stretch is on New York State Thruway for about 83.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.6 mi from Stockport, NY · 1h 35m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

74 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

Esopus, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.6 miles from Stockport, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New York State Thruway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.1 miles.

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

The final approach into Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, 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

$24.23 one way

$48.46 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $26.20 $52.40
premium $4.92 $28.53 $57.06
diesel $5.61 $32.50 $65.00

Estimated Tolls: $4.81

New York State Thruway (83.1 mi) $4.16
New Jersey Turnpike (4.7 mi) $0.65

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

$24

Tolls

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 44.2 0 $15.46 $7.07
Efficient EV 36.8 0 $12.88 $5.89
EV Truck/SUV 58.9 0 $20.61 $9.42

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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

Stockport, NY

Evening in Stockport on Wednesday

Local time

8:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Evening in Staten Island on Wednesday

Local time

8:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

74 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

2 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

3h 15m 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 Stockport, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 147.2 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New York State Thruway, NJ 17, New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.6 miles from Stockport, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 147.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 96.8 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 98.2 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 128.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Stockport, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Catskill, Nyst, Leeds, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway and Hoboken - among others.

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