Origin
Tappan, NY
Morning in Tappan on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
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Current temp
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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
Unknown
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 drive. 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.
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 drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Tappan, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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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
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
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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21 mi from Tappan, NY · 33m 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 41.9 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.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.90 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
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
8:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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 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
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 Tappan, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 41.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, Staten Island Expressway, Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21 miles from Tappan, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.90 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.
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.
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.
Between Tappan, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Njtp South and Exit 16W.
Yes. Nearby national parks include General Grant National Memorial, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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