Origin
Staten Island, NY
Late night in Staten Island on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to East Garden City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 5m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 15m
5 PM
1h 21m
8 PM
1h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Garden City, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 41-mile drive from Staten Island, NY, to East Garden City, NY, is designed for a single day, taking an estimated 1 hour and 10 minutes. You'll be spending about 74% of your time on highways, making it a highway-focused journey. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route is an economical option for getting across Long Island. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that best suits your schedule. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, specifically New York State.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.4 mi | 7m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Manor Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Earle Ovington Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 20.8 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and East Garden City, 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
21 mi
·
30 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
5.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 19S
Toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left
24 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Peninsula Boulevard
276 ft
·
4 sec
·
Peninsula Boulevard
24
Turn right onto NY 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Avenue
25
Continue on NY 24
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hempstead Turnpike
26
Turn left onto Earle Ovington Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Earle Ovington Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Charles Lindbergh Boulevard
28
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
29
Continue on Earle Ovington Boulevard
433 ft
·
26 sec
·
Earle Ovington Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Davis Avenue
327 ft
·
14 sec
·
Davis Avenue
31
Turn right onto Avenue M
483 ft
·
26 sec
·
Avenue M
32
Turn left
290 ft
·
23 sec
33
Turn right onto Avenue N
145 ft
·
8 sec
·
Avenue N
34
Turn right onto 6th Street
177 ft
·
7 sec
·
6th Street
35
Arrive at destination
6th Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 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 245 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 36.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Clarke Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Navigation decision point
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...
9
31 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
8
36.4 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre
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 19S
Toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Cen...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.30 | $14.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.95 | $15.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Hempstead Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
East Garden City, NY
Late night in East Garden City on Sunday
Local time
12:54 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
1h 10m 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?
Expect a highway-centric experience on this trip, with 74% of the route utilizing major roadways. The majority of your time will be spent on the Belt Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 20.8 miles. The drive progresses primarily along these parkways, suggesting a consistent pace for the bulk of your travel. The main roads you'll navigate include the Staten Island Expressway, Belt Parkway, and Southern State Parkway, all of which are designed for efficient travel.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.8 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Clarke Avenue.
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 41 miles you will encounter 24 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 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 East Garden City, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Eastern Long Island and Peninsula Boulevard South - among others.
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
Eastern Long Island
31 mi in
|
~52m
|
via SO
Peninsula Boulevard South
36.4 mi in
|
~1h
Rockville Centre
36.4 mi in
|
~1h
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 East Garden City, 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 10m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.8 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Hempstead Turnpike. 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 East Garden City, 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 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at East Garden City, 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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