Origin
Jackson Heights, NY
Morning in Jackson Heights on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson Heights, 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
45m
Distance
24.8 mi
40 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Staten Island, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Jackson Heights, NY to Staten Island, NY is 24.8 miles and takes about 45m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway/Gowanus Expressway/Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that is primarily on major expressways, making it a straightforward and efficient trip. It's a short hop, so you can easily plan around traffic or make it part of a larger New York metropolitan area exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 10.2 mi | 16m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 10.2 mi, about 16m
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 Jackson Heights, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on 82nd Street
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
82nd Street
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
4
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
8
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
11
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
14
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
15
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
16
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
17
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
18
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
19
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
20
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
21
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
22
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
23
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
24
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
25
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 20.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
6
15.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Gowanus Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
20.1 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
$4.03 one way
$8.06 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.87 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.60 | $1.19 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
8:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
E 16 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
5 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
45m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 72% of the 24.8 miles on expressways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 10.2 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Expect to navigate urban merging and dense exit traffic as you transition between these major arteries. The drive concludes with the Staten Island Expressway, which is also a highway segment.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.2 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 45m. Total distance: 24.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.2 miles on Brooklyn-Queens 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 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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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