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Road Trips from Staten Island, NY

Thinking about a quick escape from Staten Island? You've got options for short, scenic drives and longer hauls. With mostly flat terrain and plenty of parks nearby for your starting point, you can easily hit multiple national monuments. There are several destinations within a two-hour drive, perfect for a day trip. For a longer adventure, consider heading further upstate for a more substantial drive, though most of these are designed as one-way trips without an overnight stay.

Total Routes

135

Shortest

0.7h

With Parks Nearby

135

Under 2 hours

23 total in this range

Bedford Hills, NY

1h 41m

64 mi one way

This 1.7-hour drive to Bedford Hills offers a low 64-mile route that sticks mostly to surface roads, giving you a chance to see more along the way. It's a solid option if you want a shorter drive than the 2.7 hours to Water Mill. The terrain is mostly flat, and you'll have access to several national monuments close to your starting point.

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Cold Spring, NY

1h 51m

77.2 mi one way

Opt for this 1.9-hour, 77.2-mile route if you prefer mostly highway driving. It’s a bit longer than the drive to Pleasantville but offers a different road profile. The terrain is flat, and your starting point is near notable parks like the Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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Pleasantville, NY

1h 28m

54.5 mi one way

A quick 1.5-hour, 54.5-mile option, this drive to Pleasantville uses mainly surface roads, making it a more relaxed journey compared to longer highway routes. It’s closer than the 2.1 hours needed to reach Manorville. The terrain is mostly flat, and you start near several historical national monuments.

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Halesite, NY

1h 30m

53.7 mi one way

This 1.5-hour, 53.7-mile trip to Halesite offers a mixed highway and surface road experience. It’s one of the shortest options, similar in time to the Pleasantville drive. The terrain is mostly flat, and you have easy access to parks like African Burial Ground National Monument from your starting location.

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Chestnut Ridge, NY

1h 9m

45.8 mi one way

For a quick getaway, this 1.2-hour, 45.8-mile drive to Chestnut Ridge is the shortest listed. It primarily uses highway, making it efficient. While shorter than the trip to Halesite, it still offers access to national monuments near Staten Island, and the terrain is mostly flat.

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Full-day getaway

6 total in this range

Water Mill, NY

2h 39m

107.4 mi one way

This 2.7-hour, 107.4-mile drive is the longest surface road option available. It offers a more extended experience compared to the one-hour trips. The terrain remains mostly flat, and you begin with access to significant parks like Gateway National Recreation Area.

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Barryville, NY

2h 28m

100.1 mi one way

A 2.5-hour, 100.1-mile drive, Barryville offers a mixed highway and surface road experience. It's a longer trip than the 1.9 hours to Cold Spring, with gently rolling terrain. You'll have access to national monuments near Staten Island at the start of your journey.

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Manorville, NY

2h 7m

84.1 mi one way

This 2.1-hour, 84.1-mile route to Manorville uses a mix of highway and surface roads. It's a longer drive than the 1.5-hour trips to Halesite or Pleasantville. The terrain is mostly flat, and like other Long Island destinations, parks such as Fire Island National Seashore are accessible from your starting point.

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Cropseyville, NY

3h 49m

177.9 mi one way

Clocking in at 3.8 hours and 177.9 miles, this is one of the longest drives, primarily on highways. It's significantly longer than the 2.7-hour trip to Water Mill. The terrain is gently rolling, and you begin near several national monuments.

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Lincoln Park, NY

2h 29m

113.4 mi one way

At 2.5 hours and 113.4 miles, this drive leans heavily on highways. It’s a longer option than the 2.1 hours to Manorville. The terrain is mostly flat, and you start with access to parks like Castle Clinton National Monument.

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Weekend trip

95 total in this range

Long-haul ideas

11 total in this range

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When to Go

Spring

With mostly flat terrain and accessible national monuments, spring offers pleasant drives. Shorter routes are ideal for enjoying the emerging greenery without committing to a full day.

Summer

The predominantly flat terrain and numerous nearby parks make summer drives enjoyable. Consider the slightly longer routes to experience more during warmer weather.

Fall

These drives, featuring mostly flat terrain and options with nearby parks, are perfect for fall. The shorter, 1-2 hour trips allow for easy exploration of the changing foliage.

Winter

Flat terrain dominates these routes, making them manageable even in winter. Focus on the shorter drives, as winter conditions might make longer highway stretches less appealing.

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