The drive from Gordon Heights, NY to Staten Island, NY covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Long Island Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Gowanus Expressway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on Long Island Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Gordon Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
49.5 mi
1h 7m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7.8 mi
12m
Gowanus Expressway
4.7 mi
6m
Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi
4m
Manor Road
2.1 mi
5m
Middle Island Road
1.6 mi
3m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
2m
Granny Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 49.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Traffic on I-495
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 22 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
2 PM
~4,880 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~521 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 24 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 Gordon Heights, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Seymour Lane
0.4 mi·1 min·Seymour Lane
2
Turn left onto West Yaphank Road
0.4 mi·58 sec·West Yaphank Road
3
Turn left onto Coram and Yaphank Road
0.2 mi·22 sec·Coram and Yaphank Road
4
Turn right onto Granny Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Granny Road
5
Turn left onto Middle Island Road
1.6 mi·3 min·Middle Island Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto CR 16
122 ft·2 sec·Horseblock Road
7
Turn left onto NY 112
0.2 mi·32 sec·Route 112
Use the left lane.
8
Turn right onto Express Drive North
0.3 mi·24 sec·Express Drive North
Use the right lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward I 495 WEST: New York
10
Merge onto I 495
49 mi·1 hr 7 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
Toward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi·3 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
15
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.
16
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi·2 min·Gowanus Expressway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi·17 sec·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
18
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi·49 sec·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
21
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
24
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
25
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
26
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
27
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
28
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
29
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
30
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
31
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
32
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
33
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
34
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
35
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Trip Plan
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 38.2 miles from Gordon Heights, NY, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 56m 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 35m
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 Gordon Heights, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gordon Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 76.5 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Gordon Heights, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 49.5 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 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.5 and 71.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.5 mi into trip|~9m in|Express Drive North
Turn right onto Express Drive North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
53.5 mi into trip|~1h 16m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
54.6 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
56.9 mi into trip|~1h 22m in|I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
71.7 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
$12.07 one way
$24.15 round trip
$4.01/gal25.4 MPG avg27 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$13.50
$26.99
premium
$4.86
$14.64
$29.28
diesel
$4.69
$14.14
$28.27
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.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
23
0
$8.03
$3.67
Efficient EV
19.1
0
$6.69
$3.06
EV Truck/SUV
30.6
0
$10.71
$4.90
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% 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 26, 2026
Origin
Gordon Heights, NY
Evening
in Gordon Heights on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Evening
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
6:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
E 10 mph0% chanceLive forecast
46°F
Corona, NY
38 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
3 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?
76.5 mi in 1h 58m, mostly highway — 49.5 mi of that is on Long Island Expressway.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.5 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near Express Drive North.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.5 miles you will encounter 25 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 3.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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: 76.5 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 (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.5 miles on Long 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 3.5 miles (Express Drive North): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.6 miles: 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.
