Origin
Lake Success, NY
Morning in Lake Success on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Success, 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 7m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Success, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Success, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fox Hunt Lane, Horace Harding Boulevard, Nassau Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.39 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 7m. Total distance: 38.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 38.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fox Hunt Lane 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 Lake Success, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Lake Success, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Hunt Lane | — | — |
| Horace Harding Boulevard | — | — |
| Nassau Boulevard | — | — |
| Horace Harding Expressway | — | — |
| I 495 West | — | — |
| Long Island Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fox Hunt Lane
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Success, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Meadow Woods Road
184 ft
·
8 sec
·
Meadow Woods Road
2
Turn right onto Fox Hunt Lane
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Fox Hunt Lane
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Horace Harding Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
4
Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
5
Continue on Nassau Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Nassau Boulevard
6
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
272 ft
·
5 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
7
Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Queens–Midtown Tunnel
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Queens–Midtown Tunnel
8
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
10
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
12
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
16
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
18
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
19
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
21
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
22
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
23
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
24
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
25
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
26
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
27
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
28
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
29
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
30
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
31
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
32
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Lake Success, NY · 33m 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Lake Success, 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
$6.39 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
6:13 AM
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
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
1h 7m 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 Lake Success, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fox Hunt Lane, Horace Harding Boulevard, Nassau Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 miles from Lake Success, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.39 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 Lake Success, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Lake Success, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Success, 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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