Origin
Watertown, NY
Afternoon in Watertown on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watertown, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
326.8 mi
526 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
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6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watertown, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Watertown, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 326.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Street, Highway 232, County Road 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.20 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
163.4 miles from Watertown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 326.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Street 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 32m 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 Watertown, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 232 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 62 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cady Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 380 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Washington Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watertown, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Public Square
26 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square
2
Turn right onto Washington Street
3.6 mi
·
5 min
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Washington Street
3
Turn right onto State Highway 232
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 232
4
Continue on County Road 62
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
County Road 62
5
Turn left onto Cady Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Cady Road
6
Take the ramp left toward I 81 South
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 81 South
7
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
8
Keep slight right
0.5 mi
·
33 sec
9
Continue straight
11 mi
·
14 min
10
Continue straight
0.8 mi
·
49 sec
11
Continue straight
73 mi
·
1 hr 25 min
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
14
Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
17
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
19
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
20
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
21
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
22
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
23
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
24
Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
25
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
27
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
28
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
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I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
29
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
30
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
31
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
32
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
33
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
34
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
35
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
36
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
37
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
38
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
39
Turn left onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
40
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
41
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
42
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
43
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
44
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
45
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
46
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
47
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
48
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
49
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
50
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
51
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
52
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
53
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
54
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
55
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
56
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 163.4 miles from Watertown, NY, or about 2h 46m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 163.4 miles or 2h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 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 Watertown, 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 Watertown, NY
This is one driving day of about 326.8 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Watertown, 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 163.4 mi from Watertown, NY · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
163 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from Watertown, 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
$53.20 one way
$106.40 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
114 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $57.65 | $115.31 |
| premium | $4.88 | $62.83 | $125.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $72.60 | $145.21 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Goethals Bridge
$16.00
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
$53
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98 | 1 | $34.31 | $15.69 |
| Efficient EV | 81.7 | 0 | $28.60 | $13.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 130.7 | 1 | $45.75 | $20.92 |
Gas CO2
114 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
5h 32m 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 Watertown, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 326.8 miles and takes about 5h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Street, Highway 232, County Road 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 163.4 miles from Watertown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.20 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 5h 32m 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 Watertown, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Watertown, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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