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Trip from Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

38 mi

61 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min
4 AM
0h 58m ★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Hempstead to Staten Island covers a compact 38-mile distance that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes to complete. Because this journey is well within a single day’s reach, you can easily handle it in one trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Peninsula Boulevard, SO West, and the Southern State Parkway, keeping your fuel costs to a modest $6. This route stays entirely within the Northeast region, connecting two distinct parts of New York. It is a straightforward trip for those moving between the suburbs and the city, provided you are prepared for a localized driving experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 20.9 mi 30m
Southern State Parkway 5.3 mi 7m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Peninsula Boulevard 1.4 mi 2m
Richmond Road 0.7 mi 1m
Rockland Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 20.9 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Peninsula Boulevard

77 ft · 1 sec · Peninsula Boulevard
2

Continue on Peninsula Boulevard

1.3 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
4

Merge onto SO

5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
6

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

17 mi · 25 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
11

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
12

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
16

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
17

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
18

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
19

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
20

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
21

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
22

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
23

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
24

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
25

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
26

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Where to Stop

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

neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Flatbush, NY

19 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

Concord, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Flatbush, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from Hempstead, 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 33.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
8.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
10.6 mi into trip | ~15m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
27.8 mi into trip | ~41m 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
28.4 mi into trip | ~42m 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
33.2 mi into trip | ~50m 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

$6.26 one way

$12.51 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.76 $13.53
premium $4.92 $7.37 $14.73
diesel $5.61 $8.39 $16.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.99 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.32 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

Hempstead, NY

Late night in Hempstead on Sunday

Local time

5:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

SW 6 to 13 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:26AM EDT until April 15 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Late night in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

5:54 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

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 2m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features a 0% highway share. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here; in fact, the longest segment on Peninsula Boulevard is 0 miles, indicating a constant need for attention at intersections and turns. Navigating these local roads requires focus, as the drive lacks the monotonous ease of a major expressway. You will spend the entire time maneuvering through regional traffic patterns, making this a hands-on experience behind the wheel. Prepare for a steady pace that favors local navigation over rapid transit.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.9 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.

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 38 miles you will encounter 16 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 8.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 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.

On the drive from Hempstead, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

28.4 mi in | ~42m

About the Cities

Starting in Hempstead, NY

Full guide →

Hempstead is the most populous town in America, with a whopping 700,000 residents, located on the South Shore of Nassau County, New York. The town is highly urbanized and fragmented, containing 22 semi-autonomous villages within its boundaries, and forty other neighborhoods. Garden City, encompassing the "Nassau Hub" region, has its own article. The other prominent communities in Hempstead include Floral Park, Hempstead Village, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre, Freeport, Merrick, and the Five Towns area.

Top landmarks

  • • Mitchel Air Force Base — US Air Force base in Long Island, New York

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 2m. Total distance: 38 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 20.9 miles on Belt Parkway. 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 8.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.8 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, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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