Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Charleston, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Embarking on a journey from Staten Island to Charleston, New York, covers a modest 7.8 miles and should take approximately 19 minutes to complete. This short, straightforward drive is easily manageable as a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $1, it's an economical option for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, offering a more connected feel to the areas you'll traverse. This drive is ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Korean War Veterans Parkway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Arthur Kill Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Veterans Road East | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Sharrotts Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Clarke Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Drumgoole Road West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cotter Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Corona Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and Charleston, NY.
Start on Croft Court
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
Continue on Cotter Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn left onto Drumgoole Road West
Keep slight left at fork onto KWV
Take the exit
Turn straight onto Drumgoole Road West
Continue on Drumgoole Road West
Continue on Veterans Road East
Turn left onto Sharrotts Road
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway toward KWVP South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South, Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Maguire Avenue, Bloomingdale Road, Arthur Kill Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Scattered Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Late night in Charleston on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route presents a mixed driving experience, with about 35% of it on highways. You'll navigate through stretches of the Korean War Veterans Parkway, Arthur Kill Road, and Veterans Road East. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 2.7 miles on the Korean War Veterans Parkway. Expect a blend of faster-paced driving on these parkways and roads, interspersed with more typical local road conditions as you transition. The profile suggests a varied, but generally manageable, drive without extreme technical challenges.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Arthur Kill Road.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 9 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 1 miles (Arthur Kill Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (KWV / Korean War Veterans Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Staten Island, NY and Charleston, NY, road signs point toward Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South and Outerbridge Crossing.
Kwvp South: Korean War Veterans Parkway South
Outerbridge Crossing
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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