Origin
Sea Cliff, NY
Afternoon in Sea Cliff on Saturday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sea Cliff, 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 13m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 24m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sea Cliff, NY
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Trip Overview
This 43.2-mile drive from Sea Cliff, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes to complete. You'll be spending a significant portion of your journey on major highways, with the Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Gowanus Expressway forming the backbone of this trip. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward nature, this route is well-suited for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. Expect a fuel cost of around $7 for this journey. The overall feel is a practical, highway-focused experience as you navigate through the bustling Northeast region of New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 13.6 mi | 18m |
| 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 |
| Northern Boulevard | 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 Sea Cliff, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Roslyn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Roslyn Avenue
2
Turn right onto Glen Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Glen Avenue
3
Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Prospect Avenue
4
Continue on Shore Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
5
Continue on Scudders Lane
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Scudders Lane
6
Turn right onto Glenwood Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenwood Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Bryant Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Bryant Avenue
8
Turn left onto Wittes Lane
238 ft
·
12 sec
·
Wittes Lane
9
Turn right
126 ft
·
5 sec
10
Turn right onto NY 25A
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Searingtown Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Searingtown Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto North Service Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Service Road
Use the right lane.
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
14
Merge onto I 495
14 mi
·
18 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
19
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.
20
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
21
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
22
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
25
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
28
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
29
Keep slight left at fork onto 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 end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 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
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
39
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 21.6 miles from Sea Cliff, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 265 decision points cluster between mile 6.4 and 38.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Service Road
Turn right onto North Service Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
20.2 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
21.3 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
23.7 mi into trip
|
~37m 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
38.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.11 one way
$14.22 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.37 | $16.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
1:49 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
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
1h 13m 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?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 67% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll encounter stretches of fast-paced travel, including a notable 13.6-mile segment on the Long Island Expressway where you can maintain steady momentum. The experience is characterized by efficient travel between two points within New York, rather than a winding, scenic exploration. While not a monotonous interstate grind, expect a consistent focus on covering distance quickly through urban and suburban arteries.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.4 miles in near North Service Road.
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 43.2 miles you will encounter 26 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 6.4 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 13m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on Long Island Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Staten Island, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.4 miles (North Service Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 20.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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