Origin
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Hamilton, NY to Staten Island, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Hamilton, NY
Brendon Spring
Staten Island, NY
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Trip Overview
Fort Hamilton, NY to Staten Island, NY is 10.1 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Staten Island Expressway and Manor Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and New York state, connecting two points within the greater New York City area. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief excursion, requiring minimal planning. You'll spend a little under a third of your time on the highway, with the majority of the drive on surface streets.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensico Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cotter Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
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 Fort Hamilton, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on 93rd Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
93rd Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto 4th Avenue
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
4th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 92nd Street
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
92nd Street
4
Take the ramp
148 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 278
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
7
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
8
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
12
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
13
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
14
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
15
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
16
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
17
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
19
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
20
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
21
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
22
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
4th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto 4th Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
92nd Street
Turn right onto 92nd Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, State...
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
$1.64 one way
$3.28 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.78 | $3.55 |
| premium | $4.87 | $1.93 | $3.87 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
22m 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 drive has a 32% highway component. You'll encounter a stretch of 2.9 miles on the Staten Island Expressway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to navigate urban merging and dense exits as you transition from highway to local streets like Manor Road. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for varied driving conditions.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 0.2 miles in near 4th Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (4th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (92nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 22m. Total distance: 10.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). 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 2.9 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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 0.2 miles (4th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (92nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, Statue Of Liberty National Monument and Castle Clinton 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.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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