Origin
Thurman, NY
Afternoon in Thurman on Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Thurman, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 15m
Distance
239.8 mi
386 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 2m
★
6 AM
4h 15m
8 AM
4h 42m
10 AM
4h 25m
12 PM
4h 22m
3 PM
4h 26m
5 PM
4h 40m
8 PM
4h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Thurman, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Thurman, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Valley Road, Mountain Road, High Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
119.9 miles from Thurman, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 239.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m 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 4h 15m drive with frequent turns across 239.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 51 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Valley Road 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thurman, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Road | — | — |
| Mountain Road | — | — |
| High Street | — | — |
| Athol Road | — | — |
| Highway 418 | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| Richards Avenue | — | — |
| Water Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Valley Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thurman, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on South Johnsburg Road
3 ft
·
South Johnsburg Road
2
Continue on Valley Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Road
3
Keep slight right to continue on Mountain Road
3.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Mountain Road
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto High Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
5
Continue on Athol Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Athol Road
6
Continue on Athol Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Athol Road
7
Turn left onto State Highway 418
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
State Highway 418
8
Continue on River Street
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
River Street
9
Turn slight left onto Richards Avenue
272 ft
·
7 sec
·
Richards Avenue
10
Turn right onto Water Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Water Street
11
Turn right onto Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
12
Turn left onto Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road
505 ft
·
12 sec
·
Diamond Point-Bakers Crossing Road
13
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway
59 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
Adirondack Northway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo
16
Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
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I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo
17
Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York
118 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
I 87 South: New York
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
19
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
20
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
21
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
22
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
23
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
25
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
26
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
27
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
28
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
29
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
30
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
31
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
32
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
33
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
34
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
35
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
36
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
37
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
38
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
39
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
40
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
41
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
42
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
43
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
44
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
45
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
46
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
47
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
48
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
49
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
50
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
51
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 119.9 miles from Thurman, NY, or about 2h 7m 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 53 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.9 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 29m
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 Thurman, 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 Thurman, NY
This is one driving day of about 239.8 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Thurman, 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 119.9 mi from Thurman, NY · 2h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
120 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 119.9 miles from Thurman, 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.
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
$39.47 one way
$78.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
84 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $42.68 | $85.37 |
| premium | $4.92 | $46.48 | $92.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.94 | $105.89 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$39
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.18 | $11.51 |
| Efficient EV | 60 | 0 | $20.98 | $9.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95.9 | 1 | $33.57 | $15.35 |
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Thursday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
120 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
1 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
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Thurman, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 239.8 miles and takes about 4h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Valley Road, Mountain Road, High Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 119.9 miles from Thurman, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.47 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 15m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Thurman, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Thurman, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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