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Trip from Peach Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

80.9 mi

130 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Peach Lake, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Peach Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.4 miles on I 684. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.32 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.

Midpoint

40.5 miles from Peach Lake, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 51m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 80.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 59m highway drive covering 80.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.4 miles on I 684.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.4 miles in.

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 80.9 miles you will encounter 28 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 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 28 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
30.4 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
39.6 mi into trip | ~50m in | Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Whitestone Bridge
7
52.6 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
54 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel

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 12B Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
8
76.2 mi into trip | ~1h 47m 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 Peach Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.

New York City

30.4 mi in | ~37m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 684 27.4 mi 32m
Hutchinson River Parkway 15.9 mi 23m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 7.8 mi 12m
Gowanus Expressway 4.7 mi 6m
Long Island Expressway 3.4 mi 5m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 684 — 27.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Peach Lake, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on White Oak Lane

139 ft · 10 sec · White Oak Lane
2

Turn left onto Spruce Lane

158 ft · 8 sec · Spruce Lane
3

Turn right onto Vails Lake Shore Drive

201 ft · 10 sec · Vails Lake Shore Drive
4

Turn right onto Vail Grove

261 ft · 17 sec · Vail Grove
5

Turn left onto NY 121

1.3 mi · 2 min · Peach Lake Road
6

Turn left onto US 6; US 202

1.1 mi · 1 min · Danbury Road
Toward Brewster
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 50 sec
Toward Newburgh, White Plains
8

Continue on I 684

27 mi · 32 min · I 684
9

Keep slight left at fork

1.5 mi · 2 min
Exit 1 Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City Use the straight lane.
10

Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway

7.7 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway

8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 678

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
13

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
15

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 48 sec
Exit 12B Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Merge onto I 495

3.4 mi · 5 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21

Merge onto I 278

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
22

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.
23

Continue on I 278

1.9 mi · 2 min · Gowanus Expressway
24

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
25

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
28

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
31

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
32

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
33

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
34

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
35

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 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 end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 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

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
42

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.5 miles from Peach Lake, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.4 miles.

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 18 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 40.5 miles or 51m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 35m

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 Peach Lake, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Peach Lake, NY

This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Peach Lake, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 27.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 40.5 mi from Peach Lake, NY · 51m into the drive

city in Westchester County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mount Vernon, NY

40 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

Bedford, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Rochelle, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Peach Lake, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 64.2
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 64.2
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 64.2
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 64.2
View on nps.gov
Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 64.2
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 67
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.32 one way

$26.63 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 28 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $14.40 $28.80
premium $4.92 $15.68 $31.36
diesel $5.61 $17.86 $35.72

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 24.3 0 $8.49 $3.88
Efficient EV 20.2 0 $7.08 $3.24
EV Truck/SUV 32.4 0 $11.33 $5.18

Gas CO2

28 kg

EV CO2

9 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 15, 2026

Origin

Peach Lake, NY

Night in Peach Lake on Thursday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Night in Staten Island on Thursday

Local time

10:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

34°F

Mount Vernon, NY

40 mi in

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

6 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 59m 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 Peach Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, 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 40.5 miles from Peach Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.32 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 80.9 miles you will encounter 28 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 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 39.6 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Peach Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward New York City along the way.
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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