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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Bedford Hills, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

64 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

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

Bedford Hills, NY

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Trip Overview

Staten Island, NY to Bedford Hills, NY is 64 miles and takes about 1 hour 41 minutes via Sprain Brook Parkway and Saw Mill River Parkway, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting the Northeast region from its southern edge to its northern part. You'll primarily be on parkways, which generally offer a more scenic and less commercial driving experience than interstates. With no planned stops and a short duration, this route is ideal for a quick, direct trip without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

32 miles from Staten Island, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sprain Brook Parkway 11.5 mi 15m
Saw Mill River Parkway 11.1 mi 15m
Tonnelle Avenue 5.1 mi 7m
Bayonne Bridge 4.6 mi 7m
Major Deegan Expressway 4.5 mi 6m
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension 4.3 mi 5m
Bergen Boulevard 4 mi 6m
New York State Thruway 2.3 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Sprain Brook Parkway — 11.5 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Bedford Hills, NY.

1

Start on Croft Court

147 ft · 13 sec · Croft Court
2

Turn left onto Corona Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Corona Avenue
3

Continue on Cotter Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Cotter Avenue
4

At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

284 ft · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
5

Turn right onto Kensico Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kensico Street
6

At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Richmond Road
7

Continue on Richmond Road

447 ft · 14 sec · Richmond Road
8

Continue on Rockland Avenue

1.2 mi · 2 min · Rockland Avenue
9

Turn right onto Brielle Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
10

Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · Bradley Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue

364 ft · 8 sec · North Gannon Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
13

Merge onto I 278

0.8 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto NY 440

1.3 mi · 1 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
16

Continue on NY 440

4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
18

Merge onto Port Jersey Boulevard

0.4 mi · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Merge onto I 78; NJTP

2.0 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
21

Continue on I 78; NJTP

2.3 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
Exit 14C Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Jersey Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
23

Turn left onto I 78; NJ 139

408 ft · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Use the left lane.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
25

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
26

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
27

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
30

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · 76th Street
31

Turn left onto CR 501

0.6 mi · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
32

Continue on CR 501

0.1 mi · 15 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
33

Turn slight left onto NJ 63; CR 501

4.0 mi · 6 min · Bergen Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34

Take the exit

312 ft · 4 sec
Toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
35

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.3 mi · 20 sec · I 95 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
36

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR
37

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
38

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
39

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany Use the slight right lane.
41

Merge onto I 87

4.5 mi · 6 min · Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
42

Continue on I 87

2.3 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
43

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 5 Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains Use the straight / slight right lanes.
44

Turn straight onto NY 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Park Avenue
45

Turn left

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Sprain Brook Parkway North Use the left lane.
46

Merge onto Sprain Brook Parkway

12 mi · 15 min · Sprain Brook Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
47

Continue on Taconic State Parkway

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Taconic State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
48

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
49

Merge onto Saw Mill River Parkway

11 mi · 15 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
Use the straight lane.
50

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Exit 39 Toward NY 117: Bedford Hills Use the slight right lane.
51

Turn right onto NY 117

410 ft · 10 sec · Bedford Road
52

Turn left onto Adams Street

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Adams Street
53

Turn right onto Babbitt Road

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Babbitt Road
54

Arrive at destination

Babbitt Road

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour 41 minute duration, this is a straightforward same-day trip. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the worst of rush hour traffic in either direction, especially as you transition from Tonnelle Avenue onto the parkways. While the total drive is short, you could break it up if desired, though with no listed stops, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; the estimated cost is $11, but it's always wise to top off before heading out, particularly since you'll be on parkways which can sometimes have fewer service areas than major interstates.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 11.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 14 miles or 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 55m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bedford Hills, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Staten Island, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY

This is one driving day of about 64 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Staten Island, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sprain Brook Parkway for about 11.5 miles.

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

The Bronx, NY

32 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.

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

The Bronx, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Staten Island, 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 39

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 38.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
8
12.3 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
8
31.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

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 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...
8
31.4 mi into trip | ~54m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 87 North: Albany

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1C Toward I 87 North: Albany
8
38.7 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plains

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 5 Toward NY 100: Central Park Avenue, White Plain...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.53 one way

$21.07 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $11.39 $22.78
premium $4.92 $12.40 $24.81
diesel $5.61 $14.13 $28.26

Estimated Tolls: $32.72

Bayonne Bridge $16.00
George Washington Bridge $16.00
New Jersey Turnpike (4.3 mi) $0.61
New York State Thruway (2.3 mi) $0.11

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.2 0 $6.72 $3.07
Efficient EV 16 0 $5.60 $2.56
EV Truck/SUV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 15, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bedford Hills, NY

Morning in Bedford Hills on Tuesday

Local time

8:09 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

13 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 41m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is mostly surface roads, with 57% of the drive on parkways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 11.5 miles on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Expect a more suburban feel as you navigate through various towns, with a mix of controlled parkway driving and surface street transitions. The relatively low highway share means you'll likely see more local traffic and intersections as you approach your destination.

Only 57% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
54 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.5 mi on Sprain Brook Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64 miles you will encounter 39 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 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.

Between Staten Island, NY and Bedford Hills, NY, road signs point toward Elizabeth, Njtp: Newark, Jersey City, George Washington Bridge Upper Level, Albany and Yankee Stadium - among others.

Elizabeth

4.3 mi in | ~12m

Njtp: Newark

11.6 mi in | ~23m

Jersey City

17.2 mi in | ~31m | via NJ 139

George Washington Bridge Upper Level

28.6 mi in | ~49m

Albany

31.1 mi in | ~53m

Yankee Stadium

31.1 mi in | ~53m

White Plains

38.7 mi in | ~1h 5m

Sprain Brook Parkway North

39.8 mi in | ~1h 7m

About the Cities

Starting 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

Arriving in Bedford Hills, NY

Full guide →

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 1h 41m. Total distance: 64 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 11.5 miles on Sprain Brook Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $32.72 in tolls one way, starting with Bayonne Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Bedford Hills, 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 5.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bedford Hills, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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