Origin
Northwest Harbor, NY
Afternoon in Northwest Harbor on Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
125.1 mi
201 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 3m
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6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Northwest Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northwest Road, Old Northwest Road, Stephen Hands Path for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.37 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.5 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 15m drive with frequent turns across 125.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest Road 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Old Northwest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stephen Hands Path | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Montauk Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 39A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northwest Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northwest Harbor, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
·
2 min
·
the route
2
Turn left onto Northwest Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Road
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Northwest Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Northwest Road
4
Continue on Old Northwest Road
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Old Northwest Road
5
Continue on Stephen Hands Path
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Stephen Hands Path
6
Turn right
56 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left
36 ft
·
2 sec
8
Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephen Hands Path
9
Merge slight left onto Montauk Highway
8.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Montauk Highway
10
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
371 ft
·
7 sec
·
NY 27 West: New York
11
Merge slight left onto County Road 39A
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39A
12
Continue on Sunrise Highway
70 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Sunrise Highway
13
Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
14
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Belt Parkway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
17
Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
18
Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
19
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
20
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
22
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
23
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
25
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
26
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
27
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
28
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
29
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
31
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
32
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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Corona Avenue
33
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.5 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY, or about 1h 37m into the drive.
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 80 miles or 2h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.5 miles or 1h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Staten Island, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Northwest Harbor, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Northwest Harbor, NY
This is one driving day of about 125.1 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.5 mi from Northwest Harbor, NY · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.5 miles from Northwest Harbor, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.37 one way
$40.73 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $22.07 | $44.14 |
| premium | $4.88 | $24.05 | $48.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.79 | $55.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.14 | $6.00 |
| Efficient EV | 31.3 | 0 | $10.95 | $5.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.01 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 Sunday
Local time
4:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 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
3h 15m 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 Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 125.1 miles and takes about 3h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest Road, Old Northwest Road, Stephen Hands Path. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.5 miles from Northwest Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 3h 15m 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 Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Northwest Harbor, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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