Origin
West Nyack, NY
Afternoon in West Nyack on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Nyack, 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 14m
Distance
50.8 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Nyack, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from West Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 50.8 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Strawtown Road, West Nyack Road, Crosfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.36 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strawtown Road | — | — |
| West Nyack Road | — | — |
| Crosfield Avenue | — | — |
| Route 59 | — | — |
| I 87 North | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway Connector | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Strawtown Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Nyack, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on West Street
85 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Street
2
Turn left onto Strawtown Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Strawtown Road
3
Turn right onto West Nyack Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Nyack Road
4
Turn left onto Crosfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Crosfield Avenue
5
Keep slight left to continue on Crosfield Avenue
194 ft
·
11 sec
·
Crosfield Avenue
6
Turn right onto Route 59
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Route 59
7
Take the ramp right toward I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
8
Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
9
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
New York State Thruway
10
Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
11
Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway Connector
12
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
13
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
14
Merge slight left
9.3 mi
·
11 min
15
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
16
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
17
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
19
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
20
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
21
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
22
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
23
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
24
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
25
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
26
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
27
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
28
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
29
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
30
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
31
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
32
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
33
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
34
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
35
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
36
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
37
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
38
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
39
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
40
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
41
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
42
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
43
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
44
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
45
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from West Nyack, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.04 | $18.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.85 | $19.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.22 | $22.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
Garden State Parkway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$32
Total
$40
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.11 | $3.25 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
3:01 PM
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
3 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 14m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
50.8 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Strawtown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 14m. Total distance: 50.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Expect about $32.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from West Nyack, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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