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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 9m

Distance

45.8 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 4m ★
6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m

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

village in Rockland County, New York, United States

Chestnut Ridge, NY

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Trip Overview

If you are planning to head from Staten Island to Chestnut Ridge, expect a quick 45.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You will primarily utilize a combination of the Bayonne Bridge, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 17 to navigate between these two points in the Northeast. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $7, the trip is quite economical for a solo driver or a small group. Because this route stays within a familiar regional corridor, it is a straightforward drive that prioritizes efficiency over complexity.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 9m 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

This is a highway-focused drive, with 62% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should be prepared for a mix of fast-paced transit and standard commuting conditions as you move through the region. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.2-mile segment along NJ 17, which offers a steady rhythm compared to the transitions between bridges and parkways. While the road is not particularly technical, the reliance on high-speed highways means you should stay alert for shifting traffic patterns. It is a functional, no-nonsense route designed to get you from start to finish with minimal fuss.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

414 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

609 ft

Total Descent

267 ft

Highest Point

414 ft

~45.8 mi in

Elevation Range

408 ft

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 Chestnut Ridge, NY is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Chestnut Ridge, 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
Brielle Avenue
Bradley Avenue

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 Chestnut Ridge, 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

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
9

Turn right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
10

Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
11

Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue

364 ft · 9 sec · North Gannon Avenue
12

Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth

0.1 mi · 18 sec · I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
13

Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
14

Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
15

Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
16

Continue on Bayonne Bridge

4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge
17

Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
18

Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
19

Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

0.4 mi · 51 sec · I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
20

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
21

Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

2.3 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
22

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue
23

Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

410 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
24

Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

0.3 mi · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
25

Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
26

Continue on Pulaski Skyway

407 ft · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
27

Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

420 ft · 14 sec · US 1-9 North: Secausus
28

Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
29

Turn straight

4.3 mi · 5 min
30

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

0.1 mi · 14 sec · NJ 17 North: Rutherford
31

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

0.3 mi · 35 sec · NJ 17 North: Rutherford
32

Merge slight left

3.3 mi · 3 min
33

Continue straight

4.2 mi · 4 min
34

Continue straight

1.8 mi · 2 min
35

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

0.4 mi · 57 sec · GSP Toll North
36

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.8 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway
37

Take the exit slight right toward Montvale, Park Ridge

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Montvale, Park Ridge
38

Turn left onto Grand Avenue West

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Grand Avenue West
39

Turn right onto Chestnut Ridge Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Chestnut Ridge Road
40

Turn right

105 ft · 8 sec
41

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.9 mi from Staten Island, NY · 34m into the drive

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

23 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Chestnut Ridge, NY

The final approach into Chestnut Ridge, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.54 one way

$15.08 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $8.15 $16.30
premium $4.92 $8.88 $17.75
diesel $5.61 $10.11 $20.22

Estimated Tolls: $48.00

Goethals Bridge $16.00
Bayonne Bridge $16.00
Holland Tunnel $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike $0.00
Garden State Parkway $0.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$48

Total

$56

Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.81 $2.20
Efficient EV 11.5 0 $4.01 $1.83
EV Truck/SUV 18.3 0 $6.41 $2.93

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 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 15, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chestnut Ridge, NY

Afternoon in Chestnut Ridge on Thursday

Local time

1:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

45°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

3 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 9m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY covers 45.8 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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 22.9 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 $7.54 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY is easy. At 1h 9m 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 Chestnut Ridge, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Staten Island, NY to Chestnut Ridge, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 6 ft to 414 ft elevation with about 609 ft of total climbing.

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