Origin
Roxbury, NY
Morning in Roxbury on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Roxbury, 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
43m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Roxbury, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 21.4 miles and takes about 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach 181st Street, Rockaway Point Boulevard, Marine Parkway Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Roxbury, NY
Full guide →Founded 1799
Roxbury (New York) is a town at the eastern end of Delaware County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Woodchuck Lodge — historic house in New York, United States
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 43m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 43m drive with frequent turns across 21.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beach 181st Street 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 Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 43m 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 Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach 181st Street | — | — |
| Rockaway Point Boulevard | — | — |
| Marine Parkway Bridge | — | — |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | — | — |
| Flatbush Avenue | — | — |
| Belt Parkway West | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| I 278 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Beach 181st Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Roxbury, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on the route
269 ft
·
25 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
217 ft
·
23 sec
3
Turn left onto Beach 181st Street
377 ft
·
32 sec
·
Beach 181st Street
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rockaway Point Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Point Boulevard
5
Keep slight left to continue on Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Marine Parkway Bridge, Brooklyn
6
Turn straight onto Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Flatbush Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
8
Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
9
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
7.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Belt Parkway
10
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
11
Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
12
Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
16
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
17
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
18
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
19
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
20
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
21
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
22
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
23
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
24
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
25
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
26
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
27
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
28
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.52 one way
$7.05 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.72 | $9.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.87 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (57% 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
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
10:16 AM
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
43m 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 Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 21.4 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beach 181st Street, Rockaway Point Boulevard, Marine Parkway Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.7 miles from Roxbury, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.52 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 Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 43m 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 Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Roxbury, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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