The drive from Armonk, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hutchinson River Parkway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, I 684 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.9 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.50 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.
Midpoint
28.8 miles from Armonk, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 57.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 57.7 miles, with most of the trip on Hutchinson River Parkway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.9 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hutchinson River Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Hutchinson River Parkway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
7.2 mi into trip|~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
16.4 mi into trip|~22m in|Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
7
29.4 mi into trip|~42m in|I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
30.8 mi into trip|~44m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12B
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
8
53 mi into trip|~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Armonk, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
New York City
7.2 mi in|~9m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.9 mi
23m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7.8 mi
12m
I 684
6.3 mi
7m
Gowanus Expressway
4.7 mi
6m
Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
5m
Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
4m
Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
3m
Manor Road
2.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 15.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Armonk, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 128
68 ft·3 sec·Main Street
2
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.4 mi·53 sec·Maple Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 22
0.2 mi·26 sec·Armonk-Bedford Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 684 SouthUse the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 684
6.3 mi·7 min·I 684
6
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
7
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi·12 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
1.4 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Exit 12BToward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 495
3.4 mi·5 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
Toward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi·3 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi·9 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi·2 min·Gowanus Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi·17 sec·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
22
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi·49 sec·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
25
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
29
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
30
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
31
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
32
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
33
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
34
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
35
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
36
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
37
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
38
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
39
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
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 28.8 miles from Armonk, NY, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.9 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 13 miles or 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 41m 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 12m
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 Armonk, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Armonk, NY
This is one driving day of about 57.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Armonk, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hutchinson River Parkway for about 15.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Armonk, NY
· 41m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
African Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.50 one way
$19.00 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg20 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$10.27
$20.54
premium
$4.92
$11.18
$22.37
diesel
$5.61
$12.74
$25.48
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$10
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
17.3
0
$6.06
$2.77
Efficient EV
14.4
0
$5.05
$2.31
EV Truck/SUV
23.1
0
$8.08
$3.69
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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 15, 2026
Origin
Armonk, NY
Afternoon
in Armonk on Friday
Local time
4:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon
in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
4:20 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
4 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 31m 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 Armonk, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 57.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hutchinson River Parkway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, I 684. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.8 miles from Armonk, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.50 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 57.7 miles you will encounter 26 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.4 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Armonk, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
