Origin
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
41.5 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmore, NY
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The drive from Staten Island, NY to Bellmore, NY covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 7m 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 $6.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 41.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 7m drive with frequent turns across 41.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Bellmore, NY is easy. At 1h 7m 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 Bellmore, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Corona Avenue | — | — |
| Cotter Avenue | — | — |
| Clarke Avenue | — | — |
| Kensico Street | — | — |
| Richmond Road | — | — |
| Rockland Avenue | — | — |
| Manor Road | — | — |
| Schmidts Lane | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Bellmore, NY.
Start on Croft Court
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
Continue on Cotter Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Kensico Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road
Continue on Richmond Road
Continue on Rockland Avenue
Turn right onto Manor Road
Turn right onto Schmidts Lane
Turn left onto Slosson Avenue
Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Continue on South Conduit Avenue
Continue on Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
Arrive at your destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.7 mi from Staten Island, NY · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bellmore, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$6.83 one way
$13.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.39 | $14.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.04 | $16.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.16 | $18.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.36 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.66 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Bellmore on Saturday
Local time
8:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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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