Origin
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Bronx County, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
29.1 mi
47 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bronx County, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Bronx County, NY covers 29.1 miles and takes about 57m 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 $4.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 57m. Total distance: 29.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 29.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Bronx County, NY is easy. At 57m 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 Bronx County, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| 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.
Longest stretch:
Corona Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Bronx County, 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
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
17
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
18
Keep slight left to continue on FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island Ferry
223 ft
·
10 sec
·
FDR Drive, East Side, Staten Island Ferry
19
Merge left onto West Street
367 ft
·
14 sec
·
West Street
20
Continue on FDR Drive
9.5 mi
·
18 min
·
FDR Drive
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 87: Willis Avenue Bridge, Deegan Expressway
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 87: Willis Avenue Bridge, Deegan Expressway
22
Turn straight onto Willis Avenue Bridge
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Willis Avenue Bridge
23
Take the ramp slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 87 North: Albany
24
Merge slight left onto Major Deegan Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward East 149th Street, 145th Street Bridge
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
East 149th Street, 145th Street Bridge
26
Keep slight right to continue on River Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Avenue
27
Turn right onto East 161st Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East 161st Street
28
Continue on East 161st Street
463 ft
·
26 sec
·
East 161st Street
29
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.79 one way
$9.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.18 | $10.36 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.42 | $12.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.06 | $1.40 |
| Efficient EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.55 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Bronx County, NY
Late night in Bronx County on Saturday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
37°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
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
57m 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 Bronx County, NY covers 29.1 miles and takes about 57m 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 14.6 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 $4.79 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 Bronx County, NY is easy. At 57m 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 Bronx County, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Bronx County, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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