Origin
Atlantic Beach, NY
Afternoon in Atlantic Beach on Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Atlantic Beach, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
34.4 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Atlantic Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
This 34.4-mile drive from Atlantic Beach, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 2 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $6, it's a budget-friendly trip. The route is primarily on major parkways and expressways, making it a practical option for a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stop. You'll spend about 70% of your time on highways, so expect a consistent driving pace. This short hop within New York is perfect for a quick transfer or a day trip without much planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 34.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The character of this drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 70% of the 34.4 miles on high-speed roads like the Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16.2 miles on the Belt Parkway. While not a scenic tour, this route prioritizes efficient travel, offering a direct path between your starting and ending points. Expect a typical urban/suburban highway experience with varying traffic conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Nassau Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 34.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
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 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~49m 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.
Between Atlantic Beach, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.
Belt Parkway West
7.8 mi in
|
~16m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
24.8 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 16.2 mi | 24m |
| Nassau Expressway | 4.3 mi | 7m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Rockaway Boulevard | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 16.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Atlantic Beach, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Jefferson Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
2
Continue on Jefferson Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Jefferson Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Park Street
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Park Street
4
Continue on Nassau Expressway
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Rockaway Turnpike
6
Continue on Rockaway Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto NY 878
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto BP
16 mi
·
24 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
19
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
20
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
21
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
22
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
23
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
25
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
26
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
27
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
28
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Atlantic Beach, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Atlantic Beach, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.67 | $13.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.60 | $15.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.61 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.01 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Friday
Local time
12:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Partly Sunny
S 10 mph
2% chance
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
21 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 2m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Atlantic Beach, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 34.4 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Nassau Expressway, Staten Island Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Atlantic Beach, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.66 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 34.4 miles you will encounter 16 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 7.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Atlantic Beach, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. 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.
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