Origin
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Monday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY
Drive Time
1h 56m
Distance
78.7 mi
127 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 48m
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6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Sinai, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Corona Avenue, Cotter Avenue, Clarke Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.81 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
39.3 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 56m drive with frequent turns across 78.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Corona Avenue 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 Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corona Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cotter Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clarke Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kensico Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Richmond Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rockland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manor Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Schmidts Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Corona Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Mount Sinai, NY.
1
Start on Croft Court
148 ft
·
12 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 the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
285 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
5
Turn right onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
6
At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
7
Continue on Richmond Road
446 ft
·
14 sec
·
Richmond Road
8
Continue on Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
9
Turn right onto Manor Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Manor Road
10
Turn right onto Schmidts Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Schmidts Lane
11
Turn left onto Slosson Avenue
259 ft
·
10 sec
·
Slosson Avenue
12
Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
13
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
15
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
16
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
17
Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
18
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Belt Parkway
19
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
20
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway
21
Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
22
Take the exit slight right toward I 495 East: Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495 East: Riverhead
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Riverhead
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 495 East: Riverhead
24
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
26
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
27
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Express Drive South
28
Turn left onto Wheeler Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
29
Continue on Townline Road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
30
Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
31
Turn slight right onto Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
32
Continue on Nesconset Highway
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Nesconset Highway
33
Continue on Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
34
Take the exit slight left toward Crystal Brook Hollow Road NORTH
440 ft
·
16 sec
·
Crystal Brook Hollow Road NORTH
35
Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Crystal Brook Hollow Road
36
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Country Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Country Road
37
Turn left onto Shore Road West
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road West
38
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 39.3 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 58m 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 78.7 miles or 1h 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.3 miles or 58m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Sinai, 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 78.7 miles and 1h 56m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.3 mi from Staten Island, NY · 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
39 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 78.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.3 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Sinai, NY
The final approach into Mount Sinai, 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 Mount Sinai, 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
$12.81 one way
$25.62 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $13.88 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.13 | $30.26 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.48 | $34.97 |
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: 27.5 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 | 23.6 | 0 | $8.26 | $3.78 |
| Efficient EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
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
Mount Sinai, NY
Afternoon in Mount Sinai on Monday
Local time
3:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
8 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 56m 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 Mount Sinai, NY covers 78.7 miles and takes about 1h 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Corona Avenue, Cotter Avenue, Clarke Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.3 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 $12.81 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 Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is easy. At 1h 56m 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 Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Mount Sinai, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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