Origin
Zena, NY
Afternoon in Zena on Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
118.8 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 11m
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6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 40m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 39m
8 PM
2h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Zena, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 28, Kingston Traffic Circle, I 87 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Zena, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 20m drive with frequent turns across 118.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 28 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 2h 20m 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 Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 28 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kingston Traffic Circle | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 87 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New York State Thruway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 287 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 17 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 3 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tonnelle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
State Route 28
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Zena, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Zena Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Zena Road
2
Turn sharp left onto State Route 28
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 28
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Kingston Traffic Circle
341 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kingston Traffic Circle
4
Exit the rotary onto I 87: New York State Thruway
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 87: New York State Thruway
5
Keep slight left to continue on I 87: New York State Thruway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 87: New York State Thruway
6
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
New York State Thruway
7
Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
8
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
39 sec
9
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
23 mi
·
29 min
·
NJ 17 South: Mahwah
10
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
NJ 3 East: New York
11
Merge slight left
4.2 mi
·
4 min
12
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
13
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Tonnelle Avenue
14
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
15
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Conrail Viaduct
16
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
12th Street Viaduct
17
Take the exit slight left
236 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
463 ft
·
23 sec
·
Jersey Avenue
19
Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
410 ft
·
5 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
20
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
21
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440: Bayonne
22
Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
·
Port Jersey Boulevard
23
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
358 ft
·
9 sec
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NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
24
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 440 South
25
Merge slight right
4.5 mi
·
6 min
26
Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
27
Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
28
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
30
Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Gannon Avenue
31
Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bradley Avenue
32
Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Brielle Avenue
33
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Rockland Avenue
34
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
35
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
36
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
37
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
38
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
39
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Zena, NY, or about 1h 10m 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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Zena, 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 Zena, NY
This is one driving day of about 118.8 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Zena, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.4 mi from Zena, NY · 1h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 59.4 miles from Zena, 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
$19.34 one way
$38.68 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
| premium | $4.88 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
New Jersey Turnpike
$0.00
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
$19
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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 Sunday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
59 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
10 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
2h 20m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 118.8 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 28, Kingston Traffic Circle, I 87. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 59.4 miles from Zena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 2h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Zena, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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