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Trip from Staten Island, NY to South Hempstead, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 3m

Distance

38 mi

61 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown South Hempstead, NY, NY

South Hempstead, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to South Hempstead, NY covers 38 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Belt Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Staten Island Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.26 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 20.8 mi 30m
Southern State Parkway 6.5 mi 8m
Staten Island Expressway 3.3 mi 5m
Manor Road 2 mi 4m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Richmond Road 0.7 mi 1m
Rockland Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Kensico Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 20.8 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and South Hempstead, 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

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
5

Turn right onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
7

Continue on Richmond Road

447 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

260 ft · 9 sec · 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 · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.7 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
15

Continue on I 278

1.3 mi · 1 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
16

Continue on I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · 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

21 mi · 30 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

6.5 mi · 8 min · Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 52 sec
Exit 20S Toward South Grand Avenue Use the slight right lane.
21

Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 48 sec · Grand Avenue
22

Turn right onto Stratford Road

119 ft · 5 sec · Stratford Road
23

Arrive at destination

Stratford Road

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Flatbush, NY

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.

Popular next leg

East Flatbush, NY to South Hempstead, NY

18.8 mi · 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Hempstead, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Flatbush, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | Clarke Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
4.4 mi into trip | ~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 | ~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...
9
31 mi into trip | ~52m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
7
37.5 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward South Grand Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 20S Toward South Grand Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.26 one way

$12.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.76 $13.53
premium $4.92 $7.37 $14.73
diesel $5.61 $8.39 $16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday

Local time

3:52 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

South Hempstead, NY

Afternoon in South Hempstead on Saturday

Local time

3:52 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

16 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 3m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

38 mi in 1h 3m, mostly highway — 20.8 mi of that is on Belt Parkway.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. 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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 38 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 South Hempstead, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East and Eastern Long Island.

Brooklyn

4.4 mi in | ~12m

Upper Level

7.1 mi in | ~16m | via I 278

John F Kennedy International Airport

9.2 mi in | ~19m

Belt Parkway East

9.2 mi in | ~19m

Eastern Long Island

31 mi in | ~52m | via SO

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 1h 3m. Total distance: 38 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at South Hempstead, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Castle Clinton National Monument and Governors Island National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at South Hempstead, NY before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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