Origin
Kensington, NY
Morning in Kensington on Sunday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kensington, 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
29m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kensington, NY
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Trip Overview
Crossing from Kensington to Staten Island is a straightforward 13.6-mile journey that typically takes about 29 minutes. Because of the short distance, this is easily managed as a quick day trip without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate a mix of local streets and major thoroughfares, including Fort Hamilton Parkway, the Staten Island Expressway, and Manor Road. Budgeting around $2 for fuel makes this a very cost-effective commute within the Northeast region. Since the entire trip takes place within New York state, you won't face the complexities of crossing state lines or dealing with drastically changing regional landscapes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Fort Hamilton Parkway | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Caton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 2.9 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kensington, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Albemarle Road
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
Albemarle Road
2
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Caton Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Narrows Bridge
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
14
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
15
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
16
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
17
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
18
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
19
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
20
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
21
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
22
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
23
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
24
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NY 27 / Caton Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / Caton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
3.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
6
4 mi into trip
|
~9m 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
8.9 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$2.24 one way
$4.48 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.42 | $4.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Sunny
SW 10 mph
7% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:25PM EDT until April 14 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 14 at 3:13PM EDT by NWS Albany 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
35 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
29m 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 trip offers a mixed driving profile, transitioning between dense local infrastructure and faster highway segments. With highway travel accounting for 48% of the route, you will experience varying paces behind the wheel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Staten Island Expressway, spanning 2.9 miles of the total distance. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move from the local atmosphere of Fort Hamilton Parkway to the more structured flow of the expressway, eventually settling into the suburban feel of Manor Road. It is a functional drive that balances urban navigation with short, open stretches.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 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?
9/10
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 early in the drive near Coney Island Avenue.
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 16 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Coney Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Caton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
263 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
316 ft
Total Descent
289 ft
Highest Point
263 ft
~10.8 mi in
Elevation Range
268 ft
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 29m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). 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: near the start (Coney Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.2 miles (NY 27 / Caton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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