Trip from Staten Island, NY to Putnam Lake, NY

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

83.2 mi

134 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

1h 58m ★

6 AM

2h 7m

8 AM

2h 25m

10 AM

2h 13m

12 PM

2h 12m

3 PM

2h 14m

5 PM

2h 24m

8 PM

2h 2m

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

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Putnam Lake, NY

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Putnam Lake, NY covers 83.2 miles and takes about 2h 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 $13.70 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

41.6 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 83.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 83.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 35 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

543 ft 11 ft

Total Climb

925 ft

Total Descent

488 ft

Highest Point

543 ft

~59.4 mi in

Elevation Range

531 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 Putnam Lake, NY is easy. At 2h 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 Putnam Lake, 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 Putnam Lake, NY.

Start on Croft Court

148 ft · 14 sec · Croft Court

Turn left onto Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Corona Avenue

Continue on Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cotter Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

285 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

Turn right onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street

At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road

Continue on Richmond Road

446 ft · 14 sec · Richmond Road

Continue on Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

Turn right onto Manor Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Manor Road

Turn right onto Schmidts Lane

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane

Turn left onto Slosson Avenue

259 ft · 10 sec · Slosson Avenue

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

Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

2.6 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

1.3 mi · 1 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

3.2 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

0.1 mi · 19 sec · NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East

259 ft · 8 sec · NY 25A East

Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

2.5 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard

Take the ramp slight left toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge

0.4 mi · 46 sec · I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge

Merge slight right onto Whitestone Expressway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

1.2 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

1.6 mi · 2 min · I 684 North: Brewster

Merge slight right

26 mi · 30 min

Continue straight

1.3 mi · 1 min

Continue straight

3.0 mi · 5 min

Turn right onto Doansburg Road

2.2 mi · 5 min · Doansburg Road

Turn slight right

85 ft · 5 sec

Turn right onto Fairfield Drive

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Fairfield Drive

Turn slight left onto Haviland Drive

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Haviland Drive

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 41.6 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 18 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 41.6 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Putnam Lake, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Staten Island, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY

This is one driving day of about 83.2 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Staten Island, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 41.6 mi from Staten Island, NY · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Westchester County, State of New York, United States, suburb of NYC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Rochelle, NY

42 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Rochelle, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.6 miles from Staten Island, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Putnam Lake, NY

The final approach into Putnam Lake, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Putnam Lake, NY.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 17.2

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 17.2

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 17.2

View on nps.gov

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

2 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 14.3

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Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 14.3

View on nps.gov

Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 17.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.70 one way

$27.39 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$14.81	$29.62
premium	$4.92	$16.13	$32.25
diesel	$5.61	$18.37	$36.74

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25	$8.74	$3.99
Efficient EV	20.8	$7.28	$3.33
EV Truck/SUV	33.3	$11.65	$5.32

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 kg (66% 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 13, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Friday

Local time

12:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Putnam Lake, NY

Late night in Putnam Lake on Friday

Local time

12:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

45°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 6 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

2h 7m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Staten Island, NY to Putnam Lake, NY covers 83.2 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 41.6 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 $13.70 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 Putnam Lake, NY is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Putnam Lake, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Staten Island, NY to Putnam Lake, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 11 ft to 543 ft elevation with about 925 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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