Origin
Plainedge, NY
Afternoon in Plainedge on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plainedge, 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 24m
Distance
45.7 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plainedge, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Plainedge, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 45.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Iris Place, Hicksville Road, SO West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Iris Place | — | — |
| Hicksville Road | — | — |
| SO West | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level | — | — |
| Gowanus Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Iris Place
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainedge, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Hicksville Road
410 ft
·
24 sec
·
Hicksville Road
2
Turn left onto Iris Place
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
Iris Place
3
Turn right onto Hicksville Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hicksville Road
4
Take the ramp right toward SO West: New York
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
SO West: New York
5
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
14 mi
·
17 min
·
Southern State Parkway
6
Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
7
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Belt Parkway
9
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
10
Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
11
Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
12
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
13
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
15
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
16
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
17
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
18
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
19
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
20
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
21
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
22
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
24
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
25
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
26
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 22.8 miles from Plainedge, 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
$7.52 one way
$15.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.19 |
| Efficient EV | 11.4 | 0 | $4.00 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.40 | $2.92 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
2:37 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 24m 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?
45.7 mi in 1h 24m 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.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Iris Place.
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 Plainedge, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Plainedge, 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 24m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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
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 Plainedge, 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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