Origin
Oyster Bay, NY
Night in Oyster Bay on Thursday
Local time
10:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oyster Bay, NY to Staten Island, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
47.7 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oyster Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
This 47.7-mile journey from Oyster Bay, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 18 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing the Long Island Expressway, Northern Boulevard, and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, this drive is heavily highway-focused, with 61% of the route being on major roadways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $8, making it an economical option for a quick regional transit. Given the relatively short duration and distance, it's a straightforward drive that doesn't require an overnight stay, perfect for a day trip within the Northeast region.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 47.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience for most of this 47.7-mile drive, with 61% of the mileage on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 13.6 miles on the Long Island Expressway, offering a consistent pace. While the route transitions between different highways like the Northern Boulevard and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, the overall feel remains that of a functional, highway-focused transit between Long Island and Staten Island. This isn't a winding country road, but rather an efficient path through urban and suburban landscapes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 13.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Northern Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near NY 106 / South Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NY 106 / South Street
Turn sharp left onto NY 106 / South Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
25.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
43 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| Northern Boulevard | 7.9 mi | 12m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Searingtown Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 13.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Berry Hill Road
288 ft
·
21 sec
·
Berry Hill Road
2
Turn sharp left onto NY 106
429 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Street
3
Continue on NY 106
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pine Hollow Road
4
Continue on NY 106
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oyster Bay Road
5
Turn right onto NY 25A
7.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
9
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
17
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
20
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
23
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
24
Keep slight left at fork onto 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 end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 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
·
Corona Avenue
33
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
34
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Oyster Bay, NY · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Oyster Bay, 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
$7.85 one way
$15.70 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.49 | $16.98 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.25 | $18.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.53 | $21.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.01 | $2.29 |
| Efficient EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.68 | $3.05 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Night in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
10:23 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
3 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 18m 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 Oyster Bay, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 47.7 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Northern Boulevard, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 miles from Oyster Bay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.7 miles you will encounter 22 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (NY 106 / South Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Oyster Bay, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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