How far is Independence, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Independence, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Independence and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Independence and Staten Island.
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Start on Independence Road
4.6 mi · 11 min · Independence Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
15.2 mi · 23 min · State Highway 417
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 36
1.2 mi · 2 min · State Highway 36
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Turn right onto State Highway 417
16.3 mi · 24 min · State Highway 417
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Continue on Tuscarora Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Tuscarora Street
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Continue on Main Street
793 ft · 13 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Front Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Front Street
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Continue on State Highway 417
111 m · 6 sec · State Highway 417
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Continue on Addison Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Addison Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 99 North, US 15 North
1455 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86 East, NY 17 East: Corning, Binghamton
2194 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
80.1 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46.1 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1679 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Ledgewood Road
947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
2727 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
748 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
573 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Winans Avenue
1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Hillside Avenue
2125 ft · 47 sec · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Bayway
1795 ft · 43 sec · Bayway
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Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
564 ft · 13 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
1870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
1134 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Kensico Street
1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
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Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
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Continue on Corona Avenue
869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Croft Court
45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Independence and Staten Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
80.1 mi · 01h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Independence and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Independence to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 302.1 miles (486.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151 miles from Independence and 151.1 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 216.4 miles (348.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.74 one way or $85.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Independence and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverside.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Independence and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 216.34 mi (348.17 km).
#1 Independence
Town in Allegany County, New York, United States
| Population | 1,123 |
| Coordinates | 42.0881200, -77.7813800 |
| Altitude | 627 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 474,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.5623300, -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 46m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $42.74 | $85.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $47.77 | $95.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $51.82 | $103.64 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $50.04 | $100.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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