Origin
Watkins Glen, NY
Afternoon in Watkins Glen on Sunday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Watkins Glen, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
4h 37m
Distance
250.6 mi
403 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 24m
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6 AM
4h 38m
8 AM
5h 5m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 49m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Watkins Glen, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Watkins Glen, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 250.6 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North Franklin Street, North Catherine Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.80 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
125.3 miles from Watkins Glen, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 37m drive with frequent turns across 250.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 53 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Franklin 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 4h 37m 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 Watkins Glen, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Franklin Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Catherine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Watkins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern Tier Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Franklin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Watkins Glen, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on East Fourth Street
46 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Fourth Street
2
Turn left onto North Franklin Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Franklin Street
3
Continue on North Catherine Street
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Catherine Street
4
Continue on Main Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
5
Continue on Watkins Road
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Watkins Road
6
Continue on North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
64 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
Southern Tier Expressway
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
·
I 81 South: Scranton
10
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
11
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
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46 mi
·
59 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
16
Continue on Ledgewood Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
Ledgewood Road
17
Continue straight
0.9 mi
·
1 min
18
Continue straight
213 ft
·
5 sec
19
Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Route 10 East
20
Continue straight
3.5 mi
·
4 min
21
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
22
Merge slight left
0.8 mi
·
1 min
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 24 East: Springfield
24
Continue straight
9.3 mi
·
10 min
25
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
26
Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
I 78 East Local: Newark
27
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Hillside, Irvington
29
Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hillside
30
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Winans Avenue
31
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Avenue
32
Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
33
Continue on Hillside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Broad Street
35
Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Broad Street
36
Turn left onto Bayway
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Bayway
37
Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Brunswick Avenue
38
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
39
Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Goethals Bridge
40
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
41
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
42
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
43
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
44
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
45
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
46
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
47
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
48
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
49
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
50
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
51
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
52
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
53
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 125.3 miles from Watkins Glen, NY, or about 2h 18m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.3 miles or 2h 18m 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 47m
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 Watkins Glen, 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 Watkins Glen, NY
This is one driving day of about 250.6 miles and 4h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Watkins Glen, 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 125.3 mi from Watkins Glen, NY · 2h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 125.3 miles from Watkins Glen, 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
$40.80 one way
$81.59 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
88 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| premium | $4.88 | $48.18 | $96.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $55.67 | $111.35 |
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
$41
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$98–$123
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 75.2 | 0 | $26.31 | $12.03 |
| Efficient EV | 62.7 | 0 | $21.93 | $10.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 100.2 | 1 | $35.08 | $16.04 |
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 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 Sunday
Local time
4:50 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
5 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 37m 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 Watkins Glen, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 250.6 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Franklin Street, North Catherine Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 125.3 miles from Watkins Glen, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.80 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 37m 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 Watkins Glen, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Watkins Glen, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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