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Trip from Staten Island, NY to Broad Channel, NY

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

Drive Time

52m

Distance

25.1 mi

40 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 13 min
4 AM
0h 48m ★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 56m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 50m

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

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Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

Staten Island, NY

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Downtown Broad Channel, NY, NY

Broad Channel, NY

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Trip Overview

Staten Island, NY to Broad Channel, NY is 25.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via Belt Parkway/Beach Channel Drive/Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, making it a convenient local trip. It's a relatively short hop, mostly on parkways and surface streets, so it's ideal for a quick outing or a segment of a larger regional exploration. You'll likely encounter moderate traffic, especially during peak hours, given its proximity to urban areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Belt Parkway 7.5 mi 11m
Beach Channel Drive 3.5 mi 8m
Staten Island Expressway 3.3 mi 5m
Manor Road 2 mi 4m
Flatbush Avenue 1.4 mi 3m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge 1 mi 1m
Richmond Road 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 7.5 mi, about 11m

Traffic on I-278

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 36 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 Staten Island, NY and Broad Channel, 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

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
9

Turn right onto Manor Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Manor Road
10

Turn right onto Schmidts Lane

0.2 mi · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane
11

Turn left onto Slosson Avenue

260 ft · 9 sec · Slosson Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
13

Merge onto I 278

2.6 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 278

0.7 mi · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
15

Continue on I 278

1.3 mi · 1 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
16

Continue on I 278

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
17

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 2 min
Exit 16 Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East Use the slight left lane.
18

Merge onto BP

7.5 mi · 11 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 11S Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue

1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue
21

Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

1.0 mi · 1 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
22

Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive

3.5 mi · 8 min · Beach Channel Drive
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Belt Parkway
24

Turn straight onto Cross Bay Bridge

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Cross Bay Bridge
25

Continue on Cross Bay Boulevard

0.5 mi · 2 min · Cross Bay Boulevard
26

Turn left onto West 14th Road

126 ft · 17 sec · West 14th Road
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

West 14th Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 25.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
4.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Ve...
8
9.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East

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

Use the slight left lane. Exit 16 Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Be...
8
17.7 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways

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 11S Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
6
23.9 mi into trip | ~47m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Cross Bay Veterans Memorial Bridge, Belt...
6
25.1 mi into trip | ~51m in | West 14th Road

Turn left onto West 14th Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.06 one way

$8.12 round trip

$4.11/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.46 $4.41 $8.81
premium $4.85 $4.79 $9.58
diesel $4.80 $4.74 $9.48

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$7

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.64 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.20 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.51 $1.61

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 Jul 9, 2026

Origin

Staten Island, NY

Night in Staten Island on Monday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

83°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 12 mph 71% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 4:49PM EDT until July 9 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 3:59PM EDT until July 9 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

Broad Channel, NY

Night in Broad Channel on Monday

Local time

9:30 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

S 18 mph 63% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 4:49PM EDT until July 9 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Flash Flood Warning

Flash Flood Warning issued July 9 at 3:59PM EDT until July 9 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Upton 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

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

52m 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 route is a mix, with 47% of it being highway driving. You'll spend about 7.5 miles on the Belt Parkway, experiencing a more open road feel. The remaining distance will be on surface streets like Beach Channel Drive, which may have more frequent intersections and a lower speed limit. Expect to navigate urban merging and exit sequences as you transition between the expressway and local roads.

47% 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: 7.5 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 around 4.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 25.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 52m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

296 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

246 ft

Total Descent

313 ft

Highest Point

296 ft

~3.6 mi in

Elevation Range

302 ft

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 Broad Channel, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.

Brooklyn

4.4 mi in | ~12m

Upper Level

7.1 mi in | ~16m | via I 278

John F Kennedy International Airport

9.2 mi in | ~19m

Belt Parkway East

9.2 mi in | ~19m

Flatbush Avenue South

17.7 mi in | ~33m

Rockaways

17.7 mi in | ~33m

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 Broad Channel, 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 52m. Total distance: 25.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 7.5 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.00 in tolls one way, starting with Bay 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 Broad Channel, 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 4.4 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 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, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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 Broad Channel, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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