Road Trips from Staten Island, NY
Staten Island, NY, offers a great starting point for a variety of day trips. You've got options ranging from under an hour to several hours away, with most routes featuring flat terrain and access to parks. Whether you're looking for a quick escape to a nearby town or a longer drive to explore further afield, there are plenty of accessible destinations. Consider a short drive to Chestnut Ridge, NY, or a longer journey to Blossvale, NY, depending on how much time you have this weekend.
Total Routes
36
Shortest
0.7h
With Parks Nearby
36
Under 2 hours
23 total in this range
Bedford Hills, NY
1h 41m64 mi one way
This 1.7-hour drive to Bedford Hills, NY, is a solid option if you prefer surface roads. It's a bit longer than the trip to Pleasantville, NY, but still offers park access along the way. The terrain is mostly flat, making for an easy cruise.
Cold Spring, NY
1h 51m77.2 mi one way
Opt for Cold Spring, NY, if you want a 1.9-hour drive that's mostly on the highway. This route, clocking in at 77.2 miles, provides access to multiple national monuments before you even leave the city. The terrain remains flat for the duration.
Pleasantville, NY
1h 28m54.5 mi one way
For a quick 1.5-hour drive, Pleasantville, NY, is a good choice. It covers 54.5 miles using mostly surface roads. You'll have the chance to pass by significant national monuments during your trip, and the terrain is predominantly flat.
Halesite, NY
1h 30m53.7 mi one way
This 1.5-hour trip to Halesite, NY, is a balanced choice, mixing highway and surface roads over 53.7 miles. It’s similar in length to the drive to Pleasantville, but offers a different route with park access. The terrain is mostly flat.
Chestnut Ridge, NY
1h 9m45.8 mi one way
If you're looking for the shortest drive, Chestnut Ridge, NY, is your pick at just 1.2 hours and 45.8 miles. This route leans heavily on highway driving and provides access to national monuments. The terrain is flat.
Full-day getaway
6 total in this range
Water Mill, NY
2h 39m107.4 mi one way
This is the longest option at 2.7 hours and 107.4 miles, heading to Water Mill, NY. It's primarily surface roads, offering a more scenic, albeit longer, journey. You'll pass by national recreation areas and monuments, and the terrain is flat.
Barryville, NY
2h 28m100.1 mi one way
Barryville, NY, is a 2.5-hour drive covering 100.1 miles, using a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a longer trip than most, but offers gently rolling terrain towards the end. You'll encounter national monuments on your way.
Manorville, NY
2h 7m84.1 mi one way
Manorville, NY, is a 2.1-hour trip at 84.1 miles, utilizing a blend of highway and surface roads. Similar to the Halesite route, it offers park access and a mostly flat terrain, but extends further east.
Cropseyville, NY
3h 49m177.9 mi one way
This 3.8-hour drive to Cropseyville, NY, is the second longest at 177.9 miles, predominantly using the highway. While it features gently rolling terrain, it also provides access to national monuments. This is a significant journey compared to shorter options.
Lincoln Park, NY
2h 29m113.4 mi one way
Lincoln Park, NY, is a 2.5-hour drive covering 113.4 miles, mostly via highway. It's a longer option with flat terrain, and includes stops near national monuments like Castle Clinton and the Statue of Liberty.
Weekend trip
7 total in this range
Blossvale, NY
5h 46m281.3 mi one way
Blossvale, NY, presents the longest drive at 5.8 hours and 281.3 miles, almost entirely on highways. The terrain here is gently rolling, and the route offers access to national monuments like Fort Stanwix. This is the most substantial trip available.
Newport, NY
5h 7m246.4 mi one way
Newport, NY, is a 5.1-hour drive covering 246.4 miles, primarily on highways. The terrain is gently rolling, and park access includes sites like African Burial Ground National Monument. This is one of the longest options from Staten Island.
Mineville, NY
5h 51m280.6 mi one way
Deansboro, NY
5h 28m249.1 mi one way
Smyrna, NY
5h 2m232.2 mi one way
Browse by Mood
Bedford Hills, NY
1h 41m64 mi one way
Water Mill, NY
2h 39m107.4 mi one way
Barryville, NY
2h 28m100.1 mi one way
Blossvale, NY
5h 46m281.3 mi one way
Cold Spring, NY
1h 51m77.2 mi one way
Pleasantville, NY
1h 28m54.5 mi one way
Long Island City, NY
43m22.1 mi one way
Westhampton, NY
2h 14m89.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
With mostly flat terrain and nearby parks like Castle Clinton, spring drives are pleasant. The surface road options are particularly appealing as temperatures rise.
Summer
Summer trips benefit from the abundance of national monument access points, suitable for warm weather exploration. The highway routes make reaching destinations like Manorville, NY, straightforward.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain on longer drives to places like Barryville, NY, offers scenic autumn views. Park access remains a consistent feature across all routes.
Winter
Flat terrain and mostly highway routes to destinations such as Chestnut Ridge, NY, make winter travel manageable. Ensure you check conditions for the longer drives.
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