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Trip from North Valley Stream, 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

55m

Distance

33 mi

53 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 51m ★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m

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

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census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

North Valley Stream, NY

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Trip Overview

North Valley Stream, NY to Staten Island, NY is 33 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a short, straightforward trip primarily on highways, making it an easy option for a quick transfer or a brief excursion. You'll likely find this route to be efficient for getting from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider it for a day trip or an easy leg of a longer journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 20.9 mi 30m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Southern State Parkway 1.5 mi 2m
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
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 20.9 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Valley Stream, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on North Fletcher Avenue

0.4 mi · 57 sec · North Fletcher Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward SO West: New York City
3

Merge onto SO

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southern State Parkway
4

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
5

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

17 mi · 25 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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

Where to Stop

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

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Brooklyn, NY

17 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.

Popular next leg

Brooklyn, NY to Staten Island, NY

15.2 mi · 33m

Pacing Suggestions

Concord, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Flatbush, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.5 miles from North Valley Stream, 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 3.3 and 28.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.3 mi into trip | ~4m 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
5.7 mi into trip | ~8m 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
22.9 mi into trip | ~34m 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
23.5 mi into trip | ~35m 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
28.3 mi into trip | ~43m 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

$5.43 one way

$10.86 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $5.87 $11.75
premium $4.92 $6.40 $12.79
diesel $5.61 $7.29 $14.57

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.58
Efficient EV 8.3 0 $2.89 $1.32
EV Truck/SUV 13.2 0 $4.62 $2.11

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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 18, 2026

Origin

North Valley Stream, NY

Morning in North Valley Stream on Sunday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

6:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

E 6 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

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

55m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the route utilizing major roadways like the Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. Expect a fast-paced experience for most of the 33 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.9 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent flow of traffic. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of Manor Road suggests a brief transition to more local streets as you approach your destination. This mix ensures a dynamic, albeit short, driving experience.

77% 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: 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 Staten Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 33 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 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 North Valley Stream, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

23.5 mi in | ~35m

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 55m. Total distance: 33 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

55m 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 3.3 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.9 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, Castle Clinton National Monument 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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