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Trip from Ridgewood, NY to Staten Island, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

43m

Distance

21.5 mi

35 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

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

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Downtown Ridgewood, NY, NY

Ridgewood, NY

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Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Staten Island, NY

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Trip Overview

Ridgewood, NY to Staten Island, NY is 21.5 miles and takes about 43m via Gowanus Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within New York, connecting two distinct boroughs. It's a practical option for local travel, moving between neighborhoods without venturing far. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit, offering a direct connection between your starting point and destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Gowanus Expressway 4.7 mi 6m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway 4.4 mi 7m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
Myrtle Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Flushing Avenue 1.4 mi 4m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.4 mi 2m
Richmond Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Gowanus Expressway — 4.7 mi, about 6m

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 Ridgewood, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on Cornelia Street

46 ft · 11 sec · Cornelia Street
2

Turn sharp left onto Myrtle Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Myrtle Avenue
3

Turn right onto Bushwick Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bushwick Avenue
4

Turn left onto Flushing Avenue

1.4 mi · 4 min · Flushing Avenue
5

Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West

48 ft · 1 sec · Williamsburg Street West
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7

Merge onto I 278

4.2 mi · 6 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Continue on I 278

1.9 mi · 2 min · Gowanus Expressway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
10

Continue on I 278

2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 278

0.6 mi · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
13

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
16

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
17

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
18

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
19

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
20

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
21

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
22

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
23

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
24

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
25

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
26

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
27

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Myrtle Avenue

Turn sharp left onto Myrtle Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | Williamsburg Street West

Turn left onto Williamsburg Street West

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
3.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway, Verrazano Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn–Queens Expressway,...
6
11.9 mi into trip | ~22m 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
16.8 mi into trip | ~30m 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

$3.49 one way

$6.99 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $3.78 $7.56
premium $4.87 $4.12 $8.24
diesel $5.40 $4.57 $9.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.5 0 $2.26 $1.03
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.88 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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

Ridgewood, NY

Afternoon in Ridgewood on Sunday

Local time

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

NE 12 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Staten Island, NY

Afternoon in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

NE 12 mph 13% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

43m 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 56% highway, meaning you'll spend a good portion of the 21.5 miles on expressways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 4.7 miles on the Gowanus Expressway. You'll experience a mixed-highway-and-surface-road profile, so expect some transitions from faster-paced driving to more local street conditions. Be prepared for urban merging and dense exits as you navigate through these busy New York City arteries.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Gowanus 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 Myrtle 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 21.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Myrtle Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (Williamsburg Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Starting in Ridgewood, NY

Full guide →

Ridgewood is a village of 25,000 people (2019) in New Jersey. It is a suburban bedroom community of New York City, about 20 miles (32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan. This article also covers the adjacent community of Ho-Ho-Kus.

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 43m. Total distance: 21.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

43m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 4.7 miles on Gowanus Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 (Myrtle Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 3.2 miles (Williamsburg Street West): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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