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Trip from South Ozone Park, 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

46m

Distance

25.6 mi

41 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

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

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Downtown South Ozone Park, NY, NY

South Ozone Park, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Staten Island, NY

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Trip Overview

South Ozone Park, NY to Staten Island, NY is 25.6 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short distance and straightforward path, it's ideal for a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on major parkways and expressways, making it a practical choice for getting from one borough to another without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 14.8 mi 22m
Staten Island Expressway 2.9 mi 4m
Manor Road 2.1 mi 5m
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
121st Street 0.3 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 14.8 mi, about 22m

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 South Ozone Park, NY and Staten Island, NY.

1

Start on 121st Street

0.3 mi · 1 min · 121st Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto NY 27

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Conduit Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
4

Merge onto BP

15 mi · 22 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 3 Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
8

Continue on I 278

1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
9

Continue on I 278

2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 12 Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on Reon Avenue

397 ft · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
12

Continue on Reon Avenue

358 ft · 8 sec · Reon Avenue
13

Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
14

Turn left onto Manor Road

0.8 mi · 2 min · Manor Road
15

Continue on Manor Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
16

Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
17

Continue on Richmond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
18

Turn left onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
19

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
20

Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
21

Continue on Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
22

Turn right onto Croft Court

147 ft · 6 sec · Croft Court
23

Arrive at destination

Croft Court

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 20.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | NY 27 / North Conduit Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto NY 27 / North Conduit Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
8
15.5 mi into trip | ~24m 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
16.1 mi into trip | ~25m 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
20.9 mi into trip | ~33m 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

$4.16 one way

$8.32 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $4.50 $9.01
premium $4.87 $4.90 $9.81
diesel $5.40 $5.45 $10.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9 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 7.7 0 $2.69 $1.23
Efficient EV 6.4 0 $2.24 $1.02
EV Truck/SUV 10.2 0 $3.58 $1.64

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.

Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

South Ozone Park, NY

Morning in South Ozone Park on Sunday

Local time

8:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Rain Showers

NE 10 mph 90% 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

Morning in Staten Island on Sunday

Local time

8:50 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Rain Showers

E 13 mph 95% 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

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

46m 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 70% of the 25.6 miles on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 14.8 miles along the Belt Parkway. After that, you'll transition to the Staten Island Expressway and then Manor Road, which will be your primary surface road experience. Expect urban merging and navigating dense exit sequences as you approach your destination.

70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.8 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.3 miles in near NY 27 / North Conduit 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 15 decision points packed into just 25.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (NY 27 / North Conduit Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 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 South Ozone Park, NY to Staten Island, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level along the way.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

16.1 mi in | ~25m

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 46m. Total distance: 25.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 14.8 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 0.3 miles (NY 27 / North Conduit Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.5 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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