Origin
Staten Island, NY
Afternoon in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to Lake Success, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Success, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Staten Island, NY to Lake Success, NY covers 33.8 miles and takes about 1h 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.56 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 Lake Success, 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 right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
20
Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
21
Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
308 ft
·
9 sec
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
23
Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
24
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
Long Island Expressway
25
Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Little Neck Parkway
26
Turn straight onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Horace Harding Expressway
27
Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Little Neck Parkway
28
Turn right onto Nassau Boulevard
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
Nassau Boulevard
29
Continue on Horace Harding Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Harding Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Fox Hunt Lane
430 ft
·
26 sec
·
Fox Hunt Lane
31
Turn left
36 ft
·
9 sec
32
Turn left onto Meadow Woods Road
220 ft
·
10 sec
·
Meadow Woods Road
33
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.56 one way
$11.13 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.02 | $12.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.55 | $13.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 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 | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Lake Success, NY
Afternoon in Lake Success on Saturday
Local time
3:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
1 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 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.
What kind of drive is this?
33.8 mi in 1h across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Corona Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Lake Success, NY is easy. At 1h 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 Lake Success, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Staten Island, NY to Lake Success, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lake Success, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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