Origin
Elwood, NY
Morning in Elwood on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Elwood, 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 48m
Distance
62.4 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Elwood, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Jericho Turnpike, East Deer Park Road, N West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.27 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
31.2 miles from Elwood, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
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 48m. Total distance: 62.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 62.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Jericho Turnpike 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 Elwood, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Elwood, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Jericho Turnpike | — | — |
| East Deer Park Road | — | — |
| N West | — | — |
| Northern State Parkway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Jericho Turnpike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elwood, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Elwood Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elwood Road
2
Turn right onto East Jericho Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
East Jericho Turnpike
3
Keep slight left to continue on East Deer Park Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Deer Park Road
4
Take the ramp slight right toward N West: New York
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
N West: New York
5
Merge slight left onto Northern State Parkway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Northern State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 495 West: New York
7
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Long Island Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
9
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
11
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
15
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
17
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
18
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
20
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
21
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
22
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
23
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
24
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
25
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
26
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
27
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
28
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
29
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
30
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
31
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
32
Arrive at your destination
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 31.2 miles from Elwood, NY, or about 54m into the drive.
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 14 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.2 miles or 54m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Elwood, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Elwood, NY
This is one driving day of about 62.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Elwood, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.2 mi from Elwood, NY · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.2 miles from Elwood, 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
$10.27 one way
$20.54 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $12.09 | $24.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.78 | $27.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $3.99 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
8:23 AM
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
3 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 48m 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 Elwood, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 62.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Jericho Turnpike, East Deer Park Road, N West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.2 miles from Elwood, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.27 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 Elwood, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 48m 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 Elwood, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Elwood, 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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