Origin
Brooklyn, NY
Night in Brooklyn on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
33m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
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6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brooklyn, NY
Cristian Pedroso
Trip Overview
Crossing from Brooklyn to Staten Island is a quick, 15.2-mile journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. Because this is a short trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Fort Hamilton Parkway, the Staten Island Expressway, and Manor Road. With a modest fuel cost of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly transit between the two boroughs. This route is best viewed as a direct connection rather than a scenic excursion, making it perfect for travelers who prioritize efficiency over sightseeing. Whether you are commuting or visiting, the straightforward nature of this drive keeps the logistical planning to a minimum.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
7.6 miles from Brooklyn, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from local roads to major arterials. Approximately 47% of your travel occurs on highways, balancing out the slower portions of the trek. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch on Fort Hamilton Parkway, which spans 3.2 miles before the road profile shifts. The transition onto the Staten Island Expressway provides a noticeable change in pace, moving you away from local street traffic and into a more sustained flow. Overall, the drive feels utilitarian, requiring you to remain alert as you move between varying road types and traffic densities.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fort Hamilton Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 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 0.2 miles in near Rogers Avenue.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 15.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Rogers Avenue
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / none lanes.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 27 / Linden Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
9
5.1 mi into trip
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~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
8
10.5 mi into trip
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~20m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 3.2 mi | 7m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Fort Hamilton Parkway
— 3.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Nostrand Avenue
432 ft
·
21 sec
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Nostrand Avenue
2
Turn right onto Snyder Avenue
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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Snyder Avenue
3
Turn right onto Rogers Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
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Rogers Avenue
Use the straight / none lanes.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
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14 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
Use the left lane.
5
Turn slight right onto NY 27
0.4 mi
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40 sec
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Caton Avenue
Use the none lane.
6
Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place
0.2 mi
·
51 sec
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Saint Pauls Place
7
At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue
0.5 mi
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53 sec
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Parkside Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
266 ft
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5 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
9
Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway
33 ft
·
0 sec
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
3.1 mi
·
7 min
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Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Narrows Bridge
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
Use the none lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
16
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
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Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
19
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
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Reon Avenue
20
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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North Gannon Avenue
21
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
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Manor Road
Use the none lane.
22
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
23
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
24
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
25
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
26
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
27
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
28
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
29
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
30
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a brief 33-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak congestion hours is always wise. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, as the distance is short enough to drive straight through. Keep an eye on your fuel levels before heading out, as the $2 estimated cost is quite low but assumes a direct route. Because you are covering multiple road types, stay attentive when merging onto the Staten Island Expressway to ensure a smooth transition from the local parkway sections. Taking advantage of the route's brevity allows you to spend more of your day at your destination rather than behind the wheel.
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 7.6 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 3.2 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 15.2 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.6 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 27m
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 Brooklyn, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brooklyn, NY
This is one driving day of about 15.2 miles and 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Fort Hamilton Parkway for about 3.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.6 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 7.6 miles from Brooklyn, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Staten Island, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.47 one way
$4.95 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| premium | $4.88 | $2.92 | $5.84 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.38 | $6.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
9:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
1 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
33m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 15.2 miles and takes about 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fort Hamilton Parkway, Staten Island Expressway, Manor Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.6 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.47 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 15.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Rogers Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.5 miles (NY 27 / Linden Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (Fort Hamilton Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Brooklyn, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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