North Valley Stream, NY to Staten Island, NY is 33 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short, straightforward trip primarily on highways, making it an easy option for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. You'll likely find this route to be efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider it for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 33 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. Expect a fast-paced experience for most of the 33 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent flow of traffic. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of Manor Road suggests a brief transition to more local streets as you approach your destination. This mix ensures a dynamic, albeit short, driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 20.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.
Driving Effort10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.3 mi into trip|~4m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip|~8m in|BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
22.9 mi into trip|~34m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
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 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
23.5 mi into trip|~35m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
8
28.3 mi into trip|~43m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from North Valley Stream, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
23.5 mi in|~35m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belt Parkway
20.9 mi
30m
Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
4m
Manor Road
2.1 mi
5m
Southern State Parkway
1.5 mi
2m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
2m
Richmond Road
0.7 mi
1m
Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Kensico Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 20.9 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Valley Stream, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on North Fletcher Avenue
0.4 mi·57 sec·North Fletcher Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward SO West: New York City
3
Merge onto SO
1.5 mi·2 min·Southern State Parkway
4
Continue on BP
1.3 mi·1 min·Belt Parkway
5
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi·3 min·Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
17 mi·25 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 3Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi·9 sec·Gowanus Expressway
10
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
11
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
16
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
17
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
18
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
19
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
20
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
22
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
23
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
24
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
25
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.5 mi from North Valley Stream, NY
· 24m into the drive
The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from North Valley Stream, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Staten Island, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Staten Island, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.43 one way
$10.86 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$5.87
$11.75
premium
$4.92
$6.40
$12.79
diesel
$5.61
$7.29
$14.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
9.9
0
$3.47
$1.58
Efficient EV
8.3
0
$2.89
$1.32
EV Truck/SUV
13.2
0
$4.62
$2.11
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
North Valley Stream, NY
Morning
in North Valley Stream on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 6 to 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning
in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
11:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
E 6 to 12 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from North Valley Stream, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 33 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Staten Island Expressway, Manor Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.5 miles from North Valley Stream, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.43 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 is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from North Valley Stream, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
