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Trip from Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 22m

Distance

44.2 mi

71 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Bellmore, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Belt Parkway West, Belt Parkway, I 278 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.28 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Arriving in Staten Island, NY

Full guide →

Founded 1683

Staten Island is New York City's "Forgotten Borough" across New York Harbor from Manhattan. Staten Island may seem like it's in an entirely different world than the hustle and bustle expected in New York City. However, it still has some of the features you've come to expect from the city. This combination of city influences and its rural origins have created a unique borough that is a great place to visit.

Top landmarks

  • Bayonne Bridge — arch bridge connecting Staten Island, NY with Bayonne, NJ
  • Staten Island Museum — museum in Staten Island, New York
  • Fort Wadsworth — United States military base

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 44.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 22m drive with frequent turns across 44.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway West 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway West
Belt Parkway
I 278 West
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Gowanus Expressway
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Staten Island Expressway
Slosson Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Belt Parkway West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on Sunrise Highway

12 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway
2

Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
3

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
4

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

17 mi · 25 min · Belt Parkway
5

Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
6

Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

0.4 mi · 48 sec · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
7

Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
8

Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
9

Continue on Staten Island Expressway

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
10

Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
11

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 10 sec · Reon Avenue
12

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
13

Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
14

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
15

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
16

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
17

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
18

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
19

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

285 ft · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
20

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
21

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
22

Turn right onto Croft Court

148 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
23

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.1 mi from Bellmore, NY · 41m into the drive

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Flatbush, NY

22 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

Hillside, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Flatbush, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Bellmore, 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

$7.28 one way

$14.55 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $7.87 $15.73
premium $4.92 $8.57 $17.13
diesel $5.61 $9.76 $19.52

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.3 0 $4.64 $2.12
Efficient EV 11.1 0 $3.87 $1.77
EV Truck/SUV 17.7 0 $6.19 $2.83

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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 15, 2026

Origin

Bellmore, NY

Morning in Bellmore on Saturday

Local time

7:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Saturday

Local time

7:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

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

7 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

1h 22m 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 Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 44.2 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Belt Parkway West, Belt Parkway, I 278 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.1 miles from Bellmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.28 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 Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 22m 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 Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Bellmore, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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