Origin
Bloomfield, NY
Night in Bloomfield on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bloomfield, NY to South Beach, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.4 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomfield, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
South Beach, NY
Sarah O'Shea
Trip Overview
Bloomfield, NY to South Beach, NY is 8.4 miles and takes about 18m via Staten Island Expressway, Glen Street, and Father Capodanno Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about getting from point A to point B efficiently than a scenic tour. It’s a very short journey, making it ideal for a quick errand or a brief scenic drive if you're already in the area.
About the Cities
Starting in Bloomfield, NY
Full guide →Bloomfield (New York) is in the Western Finger Lakes.
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 18m. Total distance: 8.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive experience with 48% highway share. You'll encounter stretches on the Staten Island Expressway, which is your longest uninterrupted segment at 4 miles. The drive transitions from expressway to surface streets like Glen Street and Father Capodanno Boulevard, so be prepared for changes in speed and traffic patterns. It's not an overly demanding drive, but the mix means you'll need to adjust your driving style as you progress towards your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Staten Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Lamberts Lane.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Lamberts Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Lamberts Lane
Turn left onto Lamberts Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, Bayonne Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Brid...
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Hylan Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Hylan Boulevard
5
6.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Sand Lane
Turn left onto Sand Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Bloomfield, NY to South Beach, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Brooklyn
1.6 mi in
|
~4m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Glen Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Father Capodanno Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Sand Lane | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fahy Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Narrows Road South | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lamberts Lane | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bloomfield, NY and South Beach, NY.
1
Start on this road
300 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Glen Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Street
3
Continue on Fahy Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Fahy Avenue
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Fahy Avenue
362 ft
·
19 sec
·
Fahy Avenue
5
Turn left onto Lamberts Lane
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Lamberts Lane
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 278 East, NY 440 North: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn, Bayonne Bridge
7
Merge onto I 278; NY 440
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 14
Toward Hylan Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto Narrows Road South
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Narrows Road South
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Hylan Boulevard
504 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
12
Continue on Hylan Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Sand Lane
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sand Lane
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Father Capodanno Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Father Capodanno Boulevard
15
Turn right
518 ft
·
37 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
South Beach, NY
Night in South Beach on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
18m 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 Bloomfield, NY to South Beach, NY covers 8.4 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Staten Island Expressway, Glen Street, Father Capodanno Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 miles from Bloomfield, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.38 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 is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 8.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Lamberts Lane): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bloomfield, NY to South Beach, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island 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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