Plandome Heights to Staten Island is 37 miles and takes about 1 hour 3 minutes via Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short trip that primarily uses major highways, making it a straightforward transit between these Long Island and Staten Island locations. Given its duration and highway focus, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion without much complication.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Long Island Expressway
11 mi
15m
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
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi
2m
Community Drive
1.3 mi
2m
Plandome Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 11 mi, about 15m
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
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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 Plandome Heights, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Plandome Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Plandome Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A
0.6 mi·1 min·Northern Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto Community Drive
1.3 mi·2 min·Community Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn slight right
162 ft·9 sec
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward I 495 West: New York
6
Merge onto I 495
11 mi·15 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 17WToward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·31 sec
Toward I 278 West: BrooklynUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi·3 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
11
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.
12
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi·2 min·Gowanus Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi·17 sec·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
14
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi·3 min·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi·49 sec·Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi·2 min·Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
17
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi·4 min·Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 12Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft·9 sec·Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
20
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft·8 sec·Reon Avenue
21
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi·21 sec·North Gannon Avenue
22
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi·2 min·Manor Road
23
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi·3 min·Manor Road
24
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Rockland Avenue
25
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Richmond Road
26
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Kensico Street
27
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft·13 sec·Clarke Avenue
28
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi·54 sec·Cotter Avenue
29
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi·40 sec·Corona Avenue
30
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft·6 sec·Croft Court
31
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Plandome Heights, 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 32.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.8 mi into trip|~1m in|NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto NY 25A / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
14 mi into trip|~21m 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
15.1 mi into trip|~23m 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
17.5 mi into trip|~27m 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
32.3 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
$6.01 one way
$12.03 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg13 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$6.51
$13.02
premium
$4.87
$7.09
$14.18
diesel
$5.40
$7.87
$15.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
11.1
0
$3.89
$1.78
Efficient EV
9.3
0
$3.24
$1.48
EV Truck/SUV
14.8
0
$5.18
$2.37
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 26, 2026
Origin
Plandome Heights, NY
Late night
in Plandome Heights on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
E 10 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Staten Island, NY
Late night
in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
2:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Rain Showers
E 15 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
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
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
1h 3m 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?
This route is mostly highway, with 71% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll experience an 11-mile stretch on the Long Island Expressway before transitioning to other major expressways like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Gowanus Expressway. Expect frequent merging and exiting as you navigate these busy urban parkways, especially as you get closer to Staten Island.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 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 0.8 miles in near NY 25A / Northern Boulevard.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 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 3m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 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 0.8 miles (NY 25A / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.1 miles: 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.
