Origin
New Hempstead, NY
Afternoon in New Hempstead on Saturday
Local time
2:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
2:58 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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