Origin
Shirley, NY
Afternoon in Shirley on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
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6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shirley, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NY 27 West, Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.99 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Shirley, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 79.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NY 27 West 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NY 27 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunrise Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Parkway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Belt Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gowanus Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
NY 27 West
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shirley, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on William Floyd Parkway
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
William Floyd Parkway
2
Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
NY 27 West: New York
3
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
48 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Sunrise Highway
4
Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17 mi
·
25 min
·
Belt Parkway
7
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
8
Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
9
Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
10
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
11
Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
13
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
10 sec
·
Reon Avenue
14
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
15
Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
16
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
17
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
18
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
19
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
20
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
14 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
22
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
23
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
24
Turn right onto Croft Court
148 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
25
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 39.9 miles from Shirley, NY, or about 59m 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 79.8 miles or 1h 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 59m 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 41m
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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, NY
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shirley, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Shirley, NY · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 79.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Shirley, 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
$12.99 one way
$25.98 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.73 | $35.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Afternoon in Staten Island on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
45°F
Jamaica, NY
40 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
10 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 59m 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 Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NY 27 West, Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 miles from Shirley, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.99 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 Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shirley, NY to Staten Island, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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