Origin
Putnam Lake, NY
Late night in Putnam Lake on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 2m
Distance
89.5 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 54m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 20m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 19m
8 PM
1h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Putnam Lake, NY
James Mirakian
Trip Overview
The drive from Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 89.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Fairfield Drive, Doansburg Road, Highway 22 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.73 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
44.8 miles from Putnam Lake, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 2m drive with frequent turns across 89.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Fairfield Drive 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Drive | — | — |
| Doansburg Road | — | — |
| Highway 22 | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | — | — |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | — | — |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | — | — |
| Whitestone Expressway | — | — |
| Van Wyck Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Fairfield Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Putnam Lake, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Haviland Drive
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Haviland Drive
2
Turn straight onto Fairfield Drive
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Fairfield Drive
3
Turn left onto Doansburg Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Doansburg Road
4
Turn left onto State Highway 22
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 22
5
Continue straight
27 mi
·
32 min
6
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
8
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
9
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
10
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
11
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
14
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Long Island Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
17
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 278 West: Brooklyn
18
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
20
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
21
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
22
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
23
Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
24
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
25
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
26
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
27
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
28
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
29
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
30
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
31
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
32
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
33
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
34
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
35
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
36
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
37
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
38
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
39
Arrive at your destination
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 44.8 miles from Putnam Lake, NY, or about 1h 1m 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 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 1h 1m 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 44m
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 Putnam Lake, 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 Putnam Lake, NY
This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Putnam Lake, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44.8 mi from Putnam Lake, NY · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Putnam 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.
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
$14.73 one way
$29.46 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $15.93 | $31.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.35 | $34.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
2:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
7 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
2h 2m 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 Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 89.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Fairfield Drive, Doansburg Road, Highway 22. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44.8 miles from Putnam Lake, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.73 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.
The drive from Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 2h 2m 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 Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Putnam Lake, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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