Origin
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY
Drive Time
3h 6m
Distance
118.8 mi
191 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
Northwest Harbor, NY
Clément Proust
Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY covers 118.8 miles and takes about 3h 6m 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 $19.34 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.4 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 6m drive with frequent turns across 118.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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 Northwest Harbor, NY is easy. At 3h 6m 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 Northwest Harbor, 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 Northwest Harbor, NY.
1
Start on Croft Court
148 ft
·
14 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
·
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
19 mi
·
28 min
·
Belt Parkway
19
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
20
Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
21
Continue on Sunrise Highway
69 mi
·
1 hr 31 min
·
Sunrise Highway
22
Continue on County Road 39
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
County Road 39
23
Turn left onto Montauk Highway
8.6 mi
·
17 min
·
Montauk Highway
24
Turn left onto Stephen Hands Path
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Stephen Hands Path
25
Turn left
36 ft
·
2 sec
26
Turn right onto Stephen Hands Path
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Stephen Hands Path
27
Continue on Old Northwest Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Northwest Road
28
Turn right onto Northwest Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Road
29
Turn right
0.4 mi
·
2 min
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.4 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 1h 33m 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 80 miles or 2h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.4 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Northwest Harbor, 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 118.8 miles and 3h 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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 59.4 mi from Staten Island, NY · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
59 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 59.4 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Northwest Harbor, NY
The final approach into Northwest Harbor, 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 Northwest Harbor, 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
$19.34 one way
$38.68 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $20.96 | $41.92 |
| premium | $4.88 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.6 | 0 | $12.47 | $5.70 |
| Efficient EV | 29.7 | 0 | $10.40 | $4.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Northwest Harbor, NY
Afternoon in Northwest Harbor on Sunday
Local time
3:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
11 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
3h 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 Northwest Harbor, NY covers 118.8 miles and takes about 3h 6m 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 59.4 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 $19.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY is easy. At 3h 6m 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 Northwest Harbor, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Northwest Harbor, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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