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Trip from Bellport, NY to Staten Island, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

74.8 mi

120 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m

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

Downtown Bellport, NY, NY

Bellport, NY

Peter Olexa

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Staten Island, NY

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Trip Overview

Bellport to Staten Island is 74.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 54 minutes via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The drive is mostly on major roadways, offering a straightforward path for this relatively short distance. Given the duration, it's a manageable drive that doesn't require overnight stays.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.4 miles from Bellport, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sunrise Highway 40.4 mi 54m
Belt Parkway 19 mi 28m
South Country Road 3.1 mi 5m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Medford Avenue 1 mi 2m
East Main Street 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Sunrise Highway — 40.4 mi, about 54m

Traffic on I-278

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,452 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~674 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

5.1×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 34 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bellport, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on Bellport Lane

82 ft · 9 sec · Bellport Lane
2

Turn left onto CR 36

3.1 mi · 5 min · South Country Road
3

Turn left onto CR 80

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Main Street
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto NY 112

1.0 mi · 2 min · Medford Avenue
Use the right lane.
5

Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North

525 ft · 12 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
7

Merge onto NY 27

40 mi · 54 min · Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
9

Merge onto BP

1.8 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

17 mi · 25 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
14

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
15

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
19

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
20

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
21

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
22

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
23

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
24

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
25

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
26

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
27

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
28

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
29

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Trip Plan

Since this drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility. Leaving Bellport in the morning means you can arrive in Staten Island with plenty of the day left. The longest continuous stretch is 40.4 miles on Sunrise Highway, so plan for that segment to be relatively uninterrupted. There are no specific stops recommended, but with a fuel cost around $12, you won't need to worry much about refueling on this trip. Keep an eye on traffic conditions, especially as you approach Staten Island, as urban merging can add time.

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 37.4 miles from Bellport, NY, or about 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 miles.

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 16 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 53m 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 31m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bellport, NY

This is one driving day of about 74.8 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bellport, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 40.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Baldwin Harbor, NY

37 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

Bay Shore, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Baldwin Harbor, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Bellport, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 70.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | CR 80 / East Main Street

Turn left onto CR 80 / East Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
3.9 mi into trip | ~7m in | NY 112 / Medford Avenue

Turn right onto NY 112 / Medford Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
64.7 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 3 Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
65.2 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
8
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in

Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.16 one way

$24.31 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $13.16 $26.32
premium $4.87 $14.33 $28.66
diesel $5.40 $15.91 $31.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.85 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.47 $4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bellport, NY

Late night in Bellport on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

3:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

9 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 54m 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?

This route is about 30% highway driving. You'll experience a 40.4-mile stretch on Sunrise Highway before transitioning to other surface roads. Expect a mixed-highway and surface road profile, meaning you'll encounter both faster-paced driving and sections with more local traffic and intersections. The transition between highway and surface roads will likely involve changes in speed limits and traffic density.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on Sunrise Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near CR 80 / East Main Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.8 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (CR 80 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bellport, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.

Belt Parkway West

45.5 mi in | ~1h 4m

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

65.2 mi in | ~1h 34m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 54m. Total distance: 74.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on Sunrise Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Staten Island, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (CR 80 / East Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.9 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 64.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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