This 205.9-mile drive from Willet, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is an achievable one-day trip, estimated to take around 4 hours and 32 minutes. Primarily following I-81 and I-380, with a segment on the Keystone Shortway, about 70% of this route is on highways, making it a straightforward journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $34, it's an economical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast. The drive offers a direct path, suitable for those looking for efficiency over extensive sightseeing. This route is best tackled in a single day, allowing for a timely arrival at your destination.
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
103 miles from Willet, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 8m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 32m. Total distance: 205.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with a significant 70% of the drive being on major roadways like I-81 and I-380. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is approximately 73.5 miles on I-81, offering a solid period of consistent travel. While the Keystone Shortway is part of the journey, the overall profile leans towards efficient, high-speed travel rather than winding, scenic byways. This means you'll likely experience a steady pace for most of the 205.9 miles, with the character of the drive remaining largely consistent.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 54 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 73.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 31.9 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 205.9 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 31.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 37 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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31.9 mi into trip|~45m in|I 81
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81 toward I 81 South: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 81 South: Scranton
9
85.2 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
160.5 mi into trip|~3h 20m 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
191.1 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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
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191.3 mi into trip|~3h 59m 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 Willet, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark - among others.
Mt Pocono
85.2 mi in|~1h 48m|via US 6
Milford
86 mi in|~1h 49m|via I 84; I 380
Lake Hopatcong
160.5 mi in|~3h 20m
Morristown Airport
174.6 mi in|~3h 38m
New York City
185.9 mi in|~3h 53m
Newark
185.9 mi in|~3h 53m
Hillside
191.1 mi in|~3h 59m
Irvington
191.1 mi in|~3h 59m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
73.5 mi
1h 28m
Keystone Shortway
46.1 mi
59m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
NJ 24
9.3 mi
10m
Route 10 East
9.2 mi
11m
State Highway 26
5.6 mi
9m
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi
5m
State Route 26
4.5 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 73.5 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willet, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 41
120 ft·8 sec·State Highway 41
2
Turn left onto NY 26
4.5 mi·7 min·State Route 26
3
Continue on NY 26
5.6 mi·9 min·State Highway 26
4
Continue on NY 26
0.5 mi·58 sec·North Hickory Street
5
Turn right onto NY 26; NY 79
476 ft·17 sec·East Main Street
6
Turn left onto US 11; NY 26
0.1 mi·9 sec·US 11; NY 26
7
Turn right onto NY 26
0.6 mi·47 sec·NY 26
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 South
9
Merge onto I 81
20 mi·24 min·I 81
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
53 mi·1 hr 3 min·I 81
Toward I 81 South: ScrantonUse the straight lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto US 6
0.8 mi·1 min·US 6
Exit 187Toward I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt PoconoUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 84; I 380
3.7 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, MilfordUse the straight lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
15
Merge onto I 80
46 mi·59 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Exit 28Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake HopatcongUse the slight right lane.
17
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi·12 sec·Ledgewood Road
18
Continue on US 46
0.9 mi·1 min·US 46
19
Continue on US 46
213 ft·4 sec·US 46
Use the left / uturn / straight lanes.
20
Turn straight onto NJ 10
9.2 mi·11 min·Route 10 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on NJ 10
3.5 mi·4 min·NJ 10
Use the right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
23
Merge onto I 287
0.8 mi·1 min·I 287
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 37Toward NJ 24 East: SpringfieldUse the slight right lane.
25
Continue on NJ 24
9.3 mi·10 min·NJ 24
Use the straight lane.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·17 sec
Toward I 78 East Local: NewarkUse the slight right lane.
28
Merge onto I 78
4.6 mi·5 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 54Toward Hillside, IrvingtonUse the slight right lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·29 sec
Toward HillsideUse the straight / right lanes.
31
Continue on Winans Avenue
0.2 mi·39 sec·Winans Avenue
32
Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Liberty Avenue
33
Turn left onto CR 628
0.3 mi·37 sec·Hillside Avenue
34
Continue on CR 628
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hillside Avenue
35
At end of road, turn right onto CR 623
2.1 mi·4 min·North Broad Street
36
Continue on CR 623
1.4 mi·3 min·Broad Street
37
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.3 mi·43 sec·Bayway
38
Turn left onto NJ 439
0.1 mi·11 sec·Brunswick Avenue
Use the left lane.
39
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
40
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi·2 min·Goethals Bridge
41
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.9 mi·1 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 11Toward I 278 West: Bradley AvenueUse the slight right lane.
44
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
198 ft·8 sec·South Gannon Avenue
45
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Bradley Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
46
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi·2 min·Brielle Avenue
47
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi·2 min·Rockland Avenue
48
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
49
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
50
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
51
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
52
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
53
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
54
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 32-minute estimated duration, starting your drive from Willet, NY, earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential traffic as you approach Staten Island. With only one recommended stop and a manageable 205.9 miles, you have flexibility in pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches like the 73.5-mile segment on I-81, to ensure you have enough to reach your next available service area. The $34 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for unforeseen circumstances or potential detours.
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 103 miles from Willet, NY, or about 2h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.5 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 45 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103 miles or 2h 8m 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 31m
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 Willet, 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 Willet, NY
This is one driving day of about 205.9 miles and 4h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Willet, 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 73.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 103 mi from Willet, NY
· 2h 8m into the drive
The midpoint is around 103 miles from Willet, 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 73.5 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
8 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 198.8
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 198.8
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
10 mi from route
~26 min detour
Free
near mile 198.8
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 198.8
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 198.8
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
12 mi from route
~29 min detour
Free
near mile 205.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.50 one way
$65.00 round trip
$4.01/gal25.4 MPG avg72 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$36.32
$72.65
premium
$4.86
$39.40
$78.81
diesel
$4.69
$38.05
$76.10
Estimated Tolls: $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
$33
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
61.8
0
$21.62
$9.88
Efficient EV
51.5
0
$18.02
$8.24
EV Truck/SUV
82.4
1
$28.83
$13.18
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Willet, NY
Evening
in Willet on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Evening
in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
15 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 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 Willet, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 205.9 miles and takes about 4h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, I 380. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103 miles from Willet, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.50 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 demanding drive. With 37 significant decision points across 205.9 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 31.9 miles (I 81): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 85.2 miles (US 6): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 160.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Willet, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Mt Pocono, Milford, Lake Hopatcong, Morristown Airport, New York City and Newark - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
