Origin
Staten Island, NY
Evening in Staten Island on Friday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Charleston, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Staten Island to Charleston, New York, covers a modest 7.8 miles and should take approximately 19 minutes to complete. This short, straightforward drive is easily manageable as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more connected feel to the areas you'll traverse. This drive is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
About the Cities
Starting 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 19m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
This route presents a mixed driving experience, with about 35% of it on highways. You'll navigate through stretches of the Korean War Veterans Parkway, Arthur Kill Road, and Veterans Road East. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on the Korean War Veterans Parkway. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving on these parkways and roads, interspersed with more typical local road conditions as you transition. The profile suggests a varied, but generally manageable, drive without extreme technical challenges.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Arthur Kill Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (Arthur Kill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Arthur Kill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway...
7
5.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Maguire Avenue, Bloomingdale Road, Arthur Kill 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.
Toward Maguire Avenue, Bloomingdale Road, Arthu...
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Arthur Kill Road
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Staten Island, NY and Charleston, NY, road signs point toward Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South and Outerbridge Crossing.
Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South
2.8 mi in
|
~8m
|
via KWV
Outerbridge Crossing
2.8 mi in
|
~8m
|
via KWV
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Arthur Kill Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Road East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sharrotts Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Clarke Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Drumgoole Road West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cotter Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Corona Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Korean War Veterans Parkway
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Charleston, NY.
1
Start on Croft Court
147 ft
·
13 sec
·
Croft Court
2
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Corona Avenue
3
Continue on Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Cotter Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clarke Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
1.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Arthur Kill Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn left onto Drumgoole Road West
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Drumgoole Road West
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto KWV
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Korean War Veterans Parkway
Toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Maguire Avenue, Bloomingdale Road, Arthur Kill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto Drumgoole Road West
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Drumgoole Road West
10
Continue on Drumgoole Road West
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Drumgoole Road West
11
Continue on Veterans Road East
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Veterans Road East
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn left onto Sharrotts Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Sharrotts Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Arthur Kill Road
14
Turn left
21 ft
·
1 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Charleston, NY
Evening in Charleston on Friday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 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
19m 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 Staten Island, NY to Charleston, NY covers 7.8 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Parkway, Arthur Kill Road, Veterans Road East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.9 miles from Staten Island, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.28 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 7.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (Arthur Kill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Staten Island, NY and Charleston, NY, road signs point toward Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South and Outerbridge Crossing.
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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