Origin
Hempstead, NY
Evening in Hempstead on Sunday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
38 mi
61 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
Traveling from Hempstead to Staten Island covers a compact 38-mile distance that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Because this journey is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily handle it in one trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Peninsula Boulevard, SO West, and the Southern State Parkway, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $6. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two distinct parts of New York. It is a straightforward trip for those moving between the suburbs and the city, provided you are prepared for a localized driving experience.
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
19 miles from Hempstead, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here; in fact, the longest segment on Peninsula Boulevard is 0 miles, indicating a constant need for attention at intersections and turns. Navigating these local roads requires focus, as the drive lacks the monotonous ease of a major expressway. You will spend the entire time maneuvering through regional traffic patterns, making this a hands-on experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady pace that favors local navigation over rapid transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 38 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 8.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 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.
6
8.2 mi into trip
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~11m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip
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~15m in
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BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.8 mi into trip
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~41m 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
28.4 mi into trip
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~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
33.2 mi into trip
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~50m 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 Along This Route
On the drive from Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
28.4 mi in
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~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 20.9 mi | 30m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 20.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempstead, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Peninsula Boulevard
77 ft
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1 sec
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Peninsula Boulevard
2
Continue on Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
4
Merge onto SO
5.3 mi
·
7 min
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Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
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Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
17 mi
·
25 min
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Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
11
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
12
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
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Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
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Reon Avenue
16
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
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North Gannon Avenue
17
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
18
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
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Manor Road
19
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Rockland Avenue
20
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
21
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
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Kensico Street
22
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
23
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
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Cotter Avenue
24
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
25
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
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Croft Court
26
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 38-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though local traffic volume will dictate your actual travel time. Aim to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your hour-long journey remains as smooth as possible. Because there are no scheduled stops required for this distance, you can complete the trip in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks or refueling along the way. Keep a close eye on your GPS, as the turn-heavy nature of the route means you will be making frequent adjustments to your path. Staying alert for local traffic changes will be your best strategy for a stress-free arrival.
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 19 miles from Hempstead, NY, or about 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 20.9 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 38 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Hempstead, 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 Hempstead, NY
This is one driving day of about 38 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hempstead, 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 Belt Parkway for about 20.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19 mi from Hempstead, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19 miles from Hempstead, 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
$6.19 one way
$12.37 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $6.70 | $13.41 |
| premium | $4.88 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.99 | $1.82 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.32 | $1.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.32 | $2.43 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Evening in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
5:45 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
5 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
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 Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 38 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, Southern State Parkway, 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 19 miles from Hempstead, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.19 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 16 significant decision points across 38 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 8.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.
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