This 71.5-mile drive from East Patchogue, NY, to Staten Island, NY, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes. You'll spend about 31% of your journey on highways, with the longest continuous stretch being 40.4 miles along Sunrise Highway. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $12, making it an economical choice. This route offers a mixed driving experience, suitable for a straightforward transit between these two New York locations within the Northeast region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
35.7 miles from East Patchogue, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 49m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
40.4 mi
54m
Belt Parkway
19 mi
28m
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
Richmond Road
0.7 mi
1m
East Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 40.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Patchogue, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on this road
29 ft·7 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto CR 80
0.6 mi·1 min·East Main Street
3
Turn right onto NY 112
1.0 mi·2 min·Medford Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North
525 ft·12 sec·Sunrise Service Road North
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·19 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
6
Merge onto NY 27
40 mi·54 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi·2 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
17 mi·25 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 3Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower LevelUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi·9 sec·Gowanus Expressway
13
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
14
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
17
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
18
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
19
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
20
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
21
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
22
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
23
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
24
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
25
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
26
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
27
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
28
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours for this 71.5-mile trip, you have flexibility in your departure time. To minimize traffic, aim to leave East Patchogue earlier in the morning or later in the afternoon. With no specified stops, you can decide on the fly if you need a break, though the estimated 1 hour 48 minute travel time makes it feasible to complete without extensive pauses. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $12 for the journey; topping up before you leave East Patchogue is a good idea.
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 35.7 miles from East Patchogue, NY, or about 49m 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 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.7 miles or 49m 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 25m
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 East Patchogue, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from East Patchogue, NY
This is one driving day of about 71.5 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from East Patchogue, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 66.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|NY 112 / Medford Avenue
Turn right onto NY 112 / Medford Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip|~3m in|Sunrise Service Road North
Turn left onto Sunrise Service Road North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
61.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m 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
62 mi into trip|~1h 28m 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
66.8 mi into trip|~1h 35m 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
$11.77 one way
$23.54 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$12.73
$25.45
premium
$4.92
$13.86
$27.72
diesel
$5.61
$15.79
$31.57
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: 25 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.5
0
$7.51
$3.43
Efficient EV
17.9
0
$6.26
$2.86
EV Truck/SUV
28.6
0
$10.01
$4.58
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 14, 2026
Origin
East Patchogue, NY
Night
in East Patchogue on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Night
in Staten Island on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy then Isolated Rain Showers
W 6 to 10 mph17% chanceLive forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
36 mi in
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
7 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 48m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 54.2
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
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...
7 mi from route
~19 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
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...
7 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 61.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with a significant portion on highways. Approximately 31% of the 71.5 miles are on high-speed roadways, including the Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. You'll encounter a substantial 40.4-mile stretch on Sunrise Highway, offering a consistent pace before transitioning to other road types. The overall profile suggests a blend of faster travel and potentially more varied conditions as you near your destination.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 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 0.6 miles in near NY 112 / Medford Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 71.5 miles you will encounter 20 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 0.6 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
206 ft9 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
192 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~66.4 mi in
Elevation Range
197 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Patchogue, NY and Staten Island, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level.
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 48m. Total distance: 71.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 0.6 miles (NY 112 / Medford Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (Sunrise Service Road North): Lane positioning matters here; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Fire Island National Seashore and Governors Island National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, NY before heading back.
