Brewster, NY to Staten Island, NY is 78.8 miles and takes about 1 hour 58 minutes via I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region down towards the southern part of the state. With a high highway percentage, expect a fairly direct drive. It's a manageable distance, making it a good option for a single-day trip without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
39.4 miles from Brewster, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
22.8 mi
26m
Hutchinson River Parkway
15.9 mi
23m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7.8 mi
12m
Gowanus Expressway
4.7 mi
6m
Long Island Expressway
3.4 mi
5m
Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
4m
Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
3m
Manor Road
2.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 22.8 mi, about 26m
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
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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 Brewster, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Michael Neuner Drive
0.1 mi·40 sec·Michael Neuner Drive
2
Turn left onto US 6
0.2 mi·31 sec·North Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 56
0.4 mi·54 sec·Railroad Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 202; NY 22
1.4 mi·1 min·East Branch Avenue
5
Continue on US 202; NY 22
1.8 mi·2 min·Brewster Avenue
6
Continue on US 202; NY 22
0.3 mi·23 sec·Brewster Road
7
Continue on NY 22
0.2 mi·22 sec·Mahopac Avenue
8
Continue on NY 22
388 ft·9 sec·Front Street
9
Continue on NY 22
523 ft·12 sec·Warner Drive
10
Continue on NY 22
0.6 mi·1 min·Croton Falls Road
11
Continue on Hardscrabble Road
0.2 mi·32 sec·Hardscrabble Road
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·8 sec
Toward White Plains, New York CityUse the right lane.
13
Merge onto I 684
23 mi·26 min·I 684
14
Keep slight left at fork
1.5 mi·2 min
Exit 1Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York CityUse the straight lane.
15
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi·10 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi·12 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone BridgeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
18
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·2 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
19
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi·3 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
1.4 mi·2 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy AirportUse the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·48 sec
Exit 12BToward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown TunnelUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto I 495
3.4 mi·5 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
Toward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi·3 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
27
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi·9 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten IslandUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi·2 min·Gowanus Expressway
29
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi·17 sec·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
30
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi·49 sec·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
33
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
35
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
36
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
37
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
38
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
39
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
40
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
41
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
42
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
43
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
44
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
45
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
46
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
47
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
For this 1 hour 58 minute drive, leaving early in the morning, ideally before 7 AM, can help you avoid the heaviest commuter traffic, particularly as you approach Staten Island. Since this is a relatively short, single-day trip, you have flexibility with stops. You won't need to break it up, but if you do want to stretch your legs, consider a quick stop before you hit the more congested Hutchinson River Parkway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as gas prices can vary significantly in urban areas, and the $13 estimate is based on averages.
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 39.4 miles from Brewster, NY, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.8 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 17 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.4 miles or 51m 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 34m
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 Brewster, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brewster, NY
This is one driving day of about 78.8 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Brewster, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 22.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 74.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
5.4 mi into trip|~9m in
Take the ramp toward White Plains, New York City
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward White Plains, New York City
9
28.3 mi into trip|~36m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Exit 1
Toward Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
7
37.5 mi into trip|~48m in|Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midtown Tunnel
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 12B
Toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, Midt...
8
74.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m 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
$12.81 one way
$25.61 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$13.86
$27.72
premium
$4.87
$15.10
$30.19
diesel
$5.40
$16.76
$33.52
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
$13
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23.6
0
$8.27
$3.78
Efficient EV
19.7
0
$6.90
$3.15
EV Truck/SUV
31.5
0
$11.03
$5.04
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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 25, 2026
Origin
Brewster, NY
Late night
in Brewster on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
E 3 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
2:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
SE 10 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM 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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway, with 79% of the 78.8 miles on major roads like I 684 and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 22.8 miles on I 684 before transitioning to other parkways and expressways. Expect a significant amount of merging and traffic as you approach the New York City area, especially on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
47 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.8 mi on I 684.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 78.8 miles you will encounter 27 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 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brewster, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward White Plains and New York City.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 78.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.8 miles on I 684. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 5.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.5 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
