Origin
Hicksville, NY
Night in Hicksville on Wednesday
Local time
11:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hicksville, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
45.5 mi
73 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 26m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 17m
3 PM
1h 19m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hicksville, NY
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Trip Overview
This 45.5-mile drive from Hicksville, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 14 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 76% of the journey on major expressways like the Long Island Expressway and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. You can expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this trip. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path, it's an easy day trip without the need for an overnight stay. The journey keeps you within the Northeast region and the state of New York, offering a direct connection between two points on Long Island and its western neighbor.
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
22.7 miles from Hicksville, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 45.5-mile trip, with 76% of the drive on major expressways. The Long Island Expressway will be your primary companion for a significant stretch, including the longest uninterrupted segment of 19.3 miles. As you progress, you'll transition onto the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and then the Gowanus Expressway, maintaining a consistent, fast-paced driving profile. This route is less about scenic detours and more about efficient travel, characterized by its urban and suburban expressway nature.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 19.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 22.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
22.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
6
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
7
23.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
25.9 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
40.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 19.3 mi | 26m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North Broadway | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North Marginal Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 19.3 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on NY 107
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Broadway
2
Turn right onto Herzog Place
353 ft
·
16 sec
·
Herzog Place
3
Turn right onto Jerusalem Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Jerusalem Avenue
4
Turn left onto NY 107
346 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on NY 107
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broadway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto North Service Road
383 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on North Marginal Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Marginal Road
8
Turn straight onto NY 25
423 ft
·
6 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
9
Turn slight right onto Store Hill Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Store Hill Road
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
11
Merge onto I 495
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
19
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
22
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
25
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
26
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
27
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
28
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
29
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
30
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
31
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
32
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
33
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
34
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
35
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
36
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
For this direct 1 hour and 14-minute drive, flexibility is key. Consider departing outside of peak rush hour times to make the most of the highway-focused nature of the route. With only 45.5 miles and no designated stops, you can easily complete this trip in one go. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach the city, as congestion on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway can impact your travel time. Budget around $7 for fuel, and remember that rest stops are readily available along the expressways should you need them.
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 22.7 miles from Hicksville, NY, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.3 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 10 miles or 15m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.7 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 58m
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 Hicksville, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Hicksville, NY
This is one driving day of about 45.5 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 10 miles from Hicksville, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 19.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.7 mi from Hicksville, NY · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Hicksville, 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
$7.49 one way
$14.98 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.82 | $17.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.78 | $2.18 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $3.98 | $1.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.37 | $2.91 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Night in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
11:01 PM
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
2 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 14m 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 Hicksville, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 45.5 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus 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 22.7 miles from Hicksville, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.49 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 22.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 23.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Hicksville, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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