Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
66.7 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Jesse R
The drive from Islip Terrace, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 66.7 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 27A, Montauk Highway, NY 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.53 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Islip Terrace, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 66.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 27A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montauk Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Heckscher State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southern State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Islip Terrace, NY and Staten Island, NY.
Start on Sunrise Highway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27A, CR 85: Montauk Highway, Oakdale, Great River
Turn right onto Montauk Highway
Take the ramp slight right toward To NY 27: Southern Parkway west, New York
Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
Continue on Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
Continue on Belt Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Continue on Reon Avenue
Continue on Reon Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
Turn left onto Manor Road
Continue on Manor Road
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
Continue on Richmond Road
Turn left onto Kensico Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
Continue on Corona Avenue
Turn right onto Croft Court
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 66.7 miles or 1h 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 56m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Islip Terrace, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Islip Terrace, NY
This is one driving day of about 66.7 miles and 1h 52m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Islip Terrace, NY · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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.
A short stop after about 66.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Islip Terrace, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.53 one way
$21.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $11.77 | $23.53 |
| premium | $4.86 | $12.76 | $25.53 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $12.33 | $24.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.00 | $3.20 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.34 | $4.27 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Islip Terrace on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
10:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Hempstead, NY
33 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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