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Trip from Selden, NY to Staten Island, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

74.6 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Selden, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Selden, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.4 miles on Long Island Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.28 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

37.3 miles from Selden, 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 52m. Total distance: 74.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Drive Character

This is a 1h 52m highway drive covering 74.6 miles, with most of the trip on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.4 miles on Long Island Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 4.5 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 74.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

6
4.5 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 495 West: New York
7
51.6 mi into trip | ~1h 11m 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
52.7 mi into trip | ~1h 12m 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
55.1 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
69.9 mi into trip | ~1h 39m 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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Island Expressway 46.4 mi 1h 2m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 7.8 mi 12m
Gowanus Expressway 4.7 mi 6m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Nicolls Road 2.5 mi 3m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Middle Country Road 1.8 mi 2m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 46.4 mi, about 1h 2m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on NY 25

1.8 mi · 2 min · Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward CR 97 south: Blue Point Use the left lane.
3

Merge onto CR 97

2.5 mi · 3 min · Nicolls Road
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York Use the right lane.
5

Turn straight onto Express Drive North

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward I-495 west: New York
7

Merge onto I 495

46 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 17W Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 278

2.0 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12

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.
13

Continue on I 278

1.9 mi · 2 min · Gowanus Expressway
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
15

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
18

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
22

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
23

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
24

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
25

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
26

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
27

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
28

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
29

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
30

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
31

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
32

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 37.3 miles from Selden, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.4 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 16 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.3 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 29m

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 Selden, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Selden, NY

This is one driving day of about 74.6 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Selden, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 46.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.3 mi from Selden, NY · 51m into the drive

neighborhood of Queens, New York City, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamaica, NY

37 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

North Lindenhurst, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Jamaica, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 40 miles from Selden, 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.

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 63.4
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 ~4 min detour Free near mile 63.4
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...

1 mi from route ~2 min detour Free near mile 63.4
View on nps.gov
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 63.4
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...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 63.4
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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 60.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.28 one way

$24.56 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $13.28 $26.56
premium $4.92 $14.46 $28.92
diesel $5.61 $16.47 $32.94

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.83 $3.58
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.53 $2.98
EV Truck/SUV 29.8 0 $10.44 $4.77

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Selden, NY

Late night in Selden on Friday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Friday

Local time

1:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

56°F

Jamaica, NY

37 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 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 52m 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 Selden, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 74.6 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus 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 37.3 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.28 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 74.6 miles you will encounter 22 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 4.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Selden, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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