Origin
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Island Park, NY
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
38.8 mi
62 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
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6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Island Park, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
This 38.8-mile drive from Staten Island, NY, to Island Park, NY, is a manageable 1-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily via the Belt Parkway and Sunrise Highway, with the final leg on Long Beach Road. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $6, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region, remaining within New York state. It’s an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility and an early arrival at your destination without the need for an overnight stay.
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
19.4 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a mixed drive, with 57% of the journey on highways, offering a blend of faster-paced travel and local road navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 18.8 miles along the Belt Parkway, providing a significant period of consistent highway driving. As you transition from the parkway to Sunrise Highway and eventually to Long Beach Road, you'll notice a shift from broader parkway lanes to potentially busier surface streets, characteristic of a drive that moves from major arteries to more localized areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 18.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Clarke Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 38.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Richmond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Clarke Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~3m in
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Richmond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
Navigation decision point
6
4.4 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Ve...
8
9.2 mi into trip
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~19m in
Take the exit toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Be...
8
29.1 mi into trip
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~50m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
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 Island Park, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport and Belt Parkway East.
Brooklyn
4.4 mi in
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~12m
Upper Level
7.1 mi in
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~16m
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via I 278
John F Kennedy International Airport
9.2 mi in
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~19m
Belt Parkway East
9.2 mi in
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~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 18.8 mi | 28m |
| Sunrise Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Long Beach Road | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Manor Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 18.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Island Park, NY.
1
Start on Croft Court
147 ft
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13 sec
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Croft Court
2
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
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38 sec
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Corona Avenue
3
Continue on Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Cotter Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
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Clarke Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Kensico Street
6
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Richmond Road
7
Continue on Richmond Road
447 ft
·
14 sec
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Richmond Road
8
Continue on Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Rockland Avenue
9
Turn right onto Manor Road
2.0 mi
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4 min
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Manor Road
10
Turn right onto Schmidts Lane
0.2 mi
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42 sec
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Schmidts Lane
11
Turn left onto Slosson Avenue
260 ft
·
9 sec
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Slosson Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
13
Merge onto I 278
2.6 mi
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3 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
15
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
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1 min
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Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
16
Continue on I 278
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
17
Take the exit
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Exit 16
Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Use the slight left lane.
18
Merge onto BP
19 mi
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28 min
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Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
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22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on NY 27
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunrise Highway
22
Turn right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
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North Centre Avenue
23
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
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1 min
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Lincoln Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Long Beach Road
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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Long Beach Road
26
Continue on Long Beach Road
0.2 mi
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18 sec
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Long Beach Road
27
Arrive at destination
Long Beach Road
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of just over an hour, this trip is best suited for a spontaneous departure. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but keeping an eye on traffic conditions, especially if traveling during peak hours, is advisable. The estimated fuel cost of $6 suggests a budget-friendly excursion. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for potential traffic congestion as you approach Sunrise Highway, a common occurrence on this busy corridor, so consider adjusting your departure time if you prefer a smoother drive.
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 19.4 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.8 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 38.8 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.4 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Island Park, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Staten Island, 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 Staten Island, NY
This is one driving day of about 38.8 miles and 1h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Staten Island, 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.
The longest stretch is on Belt Parkway for about 18.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.4 mi from Staten Island, NY · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.4 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Island Park, NY
The final approach into Island Park, 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 Island Park, 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
$6.39 one way
$12.77 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.52 | $15.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.57 | $17.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.43 | $2.48 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Island Park, NY
Morning in Island Park on Wednesday
Local time
10:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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 6m 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 Island Park, NY covers 38.8 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Long Beach Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.4 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 $6.39 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 is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 38.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Richmond Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Staten Island, NY and Island Park, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport and Belt Parkway East.
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