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Trip from New Hempstead, 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 14m

Distance

54.1 mi

87 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
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.

Downtown New Hempstead, NY, NY

New Hempstead, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from New Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 54.1 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Highway 45, North Main Street, East Central Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.91 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Highway 45
North Main Street
East Central Avenue
Forman Road
I 87 North
New York State Thruway
Garden State Parkway
Garden State Parkway Connector

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Highway 45 — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Hempstead, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on State Highway 45

82 ft · 4 sec · State Highway 45
2

Continue on North Main Street

2.9 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
3

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.9 mi · 1 min · East Central Avenue
4

Take the ramp left toward Forman Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Forman Road
5

Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North
6

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

0.3 mi · 20 sec · New York State Thruway
7

Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
8

Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector
9

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
10

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
11

Merge slight left

9.3 mi · 11 min
12

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NJ 3 East: New York
13

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 4 min
14

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
15

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
16

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
17

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
18

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
19

Take the exit slight left

236 ft · 10 sec
20

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

463 ft · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
21

Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

410 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
22

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
23

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

0.4 mi · 1 min · NJ 440: Bayonne
24

Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

0.3 mi · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
25

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way

358 ft · 9 sec · NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
26

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 440 South
27

Merge slight right

4.5 mi · 6 min
28

Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
29

Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

0.6 mi · 56 sec · I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
30

Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
31

Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue

0.2 mi · 29 sec · I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
32

Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

197 ft · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
33

Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
34

Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
35

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
36

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
37

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
38

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

285 ft · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
39

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
40

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
41

Turn right onto Croft Court

148 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
42

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

27 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.

Popular next leg

New York City, NY to Staten Island, NY

18.1 mi · 35m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27 miles from New Hempstead, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.91 one way

$17.81 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $9.63 $19.26
premium $4.92 $10.49 $20.97
diesel $5.61 $11.94 $23.89

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway $0.00
Garden State Parkway $0.00
New Jersey Turnpike $0.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$32

Total

$41

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60
Efficient EV 13.5 0 $4.73 $2.16
EV Truck/SUV 21.6 0 $7.57 $3.46

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in New Hempstead on Saturday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday

Local time

4:23 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 cooler 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.

What kind of drive is this?

54.1 mi in 1h 14m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Highway 45.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 New Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 14m 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 New Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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 14m. Total distance: 54.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 14m 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

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $32.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from New Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.

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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