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Trip from Victor, NY to Staten Island, NY

Data updated 4 hours ago

Drive Time

6h 38m

Distance

300.6 mi

484 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 26m ★
6 AM
6h 38m
8 AM
7h 2m
10 AM
6h 47m
12 PM
6h 44m
3 PM
6h 48m
5 PM
7h 1m
8 PM
6h 31m

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

Downtown Victor, NY, NY

Victor, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

This 300.6-mile journey from Victor, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is estimated to take about 6 hours and 38 minutes, making it a feasible day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-81, the Keystone Shortway, and the New York State Thruway, with 59% of the drive on highways. Expect a fuel cost of around $49 for this Northeast to Northeast trek. While it's a direct route, be prepared for a turn-heavy local drive closer to your destination. This trip is best suited for a single, focused day of travel.

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

150.3 miles from Victor, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The character of this drive is a mix, leaning towards a turn-heavy local experience despite significant highway segments. You'll spend 59% of your time on major highways like I-81 and the New York State Thruway, including a substantial stretch of 98.8 miles on I-81. However, the profile suggests a more engaged driving experience with frequent turns, especially as you approach Staten Island. This means it's not a simple interstate cruise; be ready to adjust your pace and attention as the road network becomes more intricate.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 73 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 98.8 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 29.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 300.6 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 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 48 key points

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

8
29.6 mi into trip | ~37m in

Take the exit toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde

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 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
9
179.9 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | US 6

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6 toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbo...
8
255.2 mi into trip | ~5h 26m in

Take the exit toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

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 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
8
285.8 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in

Take the exit toward Hillside, Irvington

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 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington
8
286 mi into trip | ~6h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Hillside

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Victor, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.

Clyde

29.6 mi in | ~37m

Mt Pocono

179.9 mi in | ~3h 54m | via US 6

Milford

180.7 mi in | ~3h 55m | via I 84; I 380

Lake Hopatcong

255.2 mi in | ~5h 26m

Morristown Airport

269.3 mi in | ~5h 44m

New York City

280.6 mi in | ~5h 58m

Newark

280.6 mi in | ~5h 58m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 98.8 mi 1h 57m
Keystone Shortway 46.1 mi 59m
New York State Thruway 26.3 mi 30m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
East Lake Road 9.9 mi 14m
State Highway 41 9.8 mi 13m
Clark Street Road 9.6 mi 11m
NJ 24 9.3 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 98.8 mi, about 1h 57m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 96

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
2

Enter roundabout onto NY 96

84 ft · 1 sec · Victor-Manchester Road
3

Continue on NY 96

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Victor-Manchester Road
4

Turn left onto Plaster Mill Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · Plaster Mill Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Loomis Road

418 ft · 11 sec · Loomis Road
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 30 sec
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 90 East: Albany
8

Merge onto I 90

26 mi · 30 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 41 Toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight right at fork

327 ft · 7 sec
11

Continue on NY 414

0.3 mi · 35 sec · State Route 414
12

Turn left onto NY 318

4.1 mi · 7 min · NY 318
Use the left lane.
13

At end of road, turn left onto US 20; NY 5

1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
14

Continue on US 20; NY 5

9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto State Street

226 ft · 12 sec · State Street
16

Turn left onto Dill Street

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Dill Street
17

Continue on Loop Road

458 ft · 16 sec · Loop Road
18

Turn left onto Genesee Street

5.5 mi · 9 min · Genesee Street
19

Continue on US 20

2.2 mi · 4 min · West Genesee Street Road
20

Turn right onto NY 41

0.5 mi · 45 sec · East Lake Street
21

Continue on NY 41

9.4 mi · 13 min · East Lake Road
22

Continue on NY 41

4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
23

Continue on NY 41

0.5 mi · 49 sec · East Lake Road
24

Continue on NY 41

9.8 mi · 13 min · State Highway 41
25

Turn right onto NY 281

1.2 mi · 2 min · North West Street
26

Take the ramp

0.7 mi · 1 min
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 South: Binghamton
28

Merge onto I 81

45 mi · 54 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Keep slight right at fork onto I 81

53 mi · 1 hr 3 min · I 81
Toward I 81 South: Scranton Use the straight lane.
30

Keep slight right at fork onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · US 6
Exit 187 Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
31

Continue on I 84; I 380

3.7 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford Use the straight lane.
32

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
33

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
34

Merge onto I 80

46 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
35

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 28 Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong Use the slight right lane.
36

Continue on CR 631

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
37

Continue on US 46

0.9 mi · 1 min · US 46
38

Continue on US 46

213 ft · 4 sec · US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
39

Turn straight onto NJ 10

9.2 mi · 11 min · Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Continue on NJ 10

3.5 mi · 4 min · NJ 10
Use the right lane.
41

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
42

Merge onto I 287

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 287
43

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 37 Toward NJ 24 East: Springfield Use the slight right lane.
44

Continue on NJ 24

9.3 mi · 10 min · NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
45

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
46

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: Newark Use the slight right lane.
47

Merge onto I 78

4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 54 Toward Hillside, Irvington Use the slight right lane.
49

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 29 sec
Toward Hillside Use the straight / right lanes.
50

Continue on Winans Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Winans Avenue
51

Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
52

Turn left onto CR 628

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Hillside Avenue
53

Continue on CR 628

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
54

At end of road, turn right onto CR 623

2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
55

Continue on CR 623

1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Street
56

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Bayway
57

Turn left onto NJ 439

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
58

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
59

Merge onto I 278

1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
60

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
61

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
62

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue Use the slight right lane.
63

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

198 ft · 8 sec · South Gannon Avenue
64

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
65

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
66

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
67

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
68

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
69

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
70

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
71

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
72

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
73

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour and 38-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Victor, NY, to maximize daylight and potentially beat some traffic heading into Staten Island. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, plan your fill-ups accordingly, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 98.8 miles on I-81. Since this is a single-day trip, one significant stop should suffice, but be mindful of the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile as you get closer to your destination; keep your navigation handy for those final miles.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 150.3 miles from Victor, NY, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.8 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 150.3 miles or 3h 19m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 15m

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 Victor, 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 Victor, NY

This is one driving day of about 300.6 miles and 6h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Victor, 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 I 81 for about 98.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 150.3 mi from Victor, NY · 3h 19m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

150 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 150.3 miles from Victor, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.8 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

$49.48 one way

$98.96 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 105 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $53.50 $107.01
premium $4.92 $58.26 $116.52
diesel $5.61 $66.37 $132.74

Estimated Tolls: $17.31

Goethals Bridge $16.00
New York State Thruway (26.3 mi) $1.31

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

$49

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 105.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 90.2 1 $31.56 $14.43
Efficient EV 75.2 0 $26.30 $12.02
EV Truck/SUV 120.2 1 $42.08 $19.24

Gas CO2

105 kg

EV CO2

35 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 49 minutes ago

Origin

Victor, NY

Morning in Victor on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Wednesday

Local time

6:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

37°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Ramapo, NY

150 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

23 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

6h 38m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Victor, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 300.6 miles and takes about 6h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, New York State Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 150.3 miles from Victor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 48 significant decision points across 300.6 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 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 179.9 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 255.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Victor, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Clyde, Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport and New York City - among others.

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