Origin
Tappan, NY
Afternoon in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Tappan, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
41.9 mi
67 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
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 Tappan, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Staten Island Expressway, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 16.2 mi | 22m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Livingston Street | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Teaneck Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Goethals Bridge | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 16.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tappan, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on CR 8
118 ft
·
9 sec
·
Washington Street
2
Turn sharp left onto CR 15
391 ft
·
10 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Oak Tree Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Oak Tree Road
4
Turn right onto NY 303
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NY 303
5
Continue on CR 505
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Livingston Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on CR 505
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
·
Knickerbocker Road
7
Turn right onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
High Street
8
Turn straight onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Hook Road
9
Turn left onto CR 39
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
10
Continue on CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 39
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Teaneck Road
12
Turn left onto CR 56
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Degraw Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
18
Merge onto I 95
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
19
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Use the slight right lane.
21
Merge onto I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
22
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
26
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
28
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
29
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
30
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
31
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
32
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
33
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
34
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
35
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21 miles from Tappan, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 225 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 15 / Main Street
Turn sharp left onto CR 15 / Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: The Ridgefields
8
15.1 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South: Turnpike South, Exit 16W
8
31.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 one way
$13.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.46 | $14.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
Estimated Tolls: $18.54
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
(18.1 mi)
$2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$19
Total
$25
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $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
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 5 to 12 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
16 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
1h 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
41.9 mi in 1h 9m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 15 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 41.9 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 15 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Tappan, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South and Exit 16W.
Njtp South
12.5 mi in
|
~21m
Exit 16W
15.1 mi in
|
~24m
|
via I 95; NJTP
About the Cities
Arriving 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 9m. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $18.54 in tolls one way, starting with Goethals Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Staten Island, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 15 / Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles (I 95; NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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