Staten Island to Lido Beach is 35.2 miles and takes about 1 hour 12 minutes via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a convenient option for a quick escape. Expect a relatively short travel time, ideal for a day trip without feeling rushed. You'll navigate a mix of parkways and surface roads to reach your destination.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belt Parkway
7.5 mi
11m
Beach Channel Drive
6.1 mi
16m
Staten Island Expressway
3.3 mi
5m
Manor Road
2 mi
4m
Beech Street
1.7 mi
3m
Seagirt Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
East Park Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi
3m
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
~3,400 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~678 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 85 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 Lido Beach, 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 16Toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway EastUse 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 11SToward Flatbush Avenue South, RockawaysUse 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 left at fork onto Beach Channel Drive
0.6 mi·1 min·Beach Channel Drive
Toward Far Rockaway
24
Continue on Rockaway Freeway
0.3 mi·54 sec·Rockaway Freeway
25
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.7 mi·2 min·Beach Channel Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi·3 min·Beach Channel Drive
27
Continue on Seagirt Boulevard
1.6 mi·3 min·Seagirt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward Atlantic BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway
0.5 mi·1 min·Nassau Expressway
30
Continue on Park Street
0.9 mi·1 min·Park Street
Use the right lane.
31
Continue on Beech Street
1.7 mi·3 min·Beech Street
32
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi·16 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
33
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi·2 min·West Park Avenue
34
Continue on East Park Avenue
1.4 mi·2 min·East Park Avenue
35
Continue on Lido Boulevard
0.7 mi·1 min·Lido Boulevard
36
Arrive at destination
Lido Boulevard
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 28.4 — 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...
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
7
28.4 mi into trip|~58m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Atlantic Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Atlantic Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.09 one way
$12.18 round trip
$4.40/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.77
$6.61
$13.22
premium
$5.19
$7.19
$14.38
diesel
$5.97
$8.27
$16.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.6
0
$3.70
$1.69
Efficient EV
8.8
0
$3.08
$1.41
EV Truck/SUV
14.1
0
$4.93
$2.25
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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 Sep 9, 2026
Origin
Staten Island, NY
Evening
in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 3:06AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
Lido Beach, NY
Evening
in Lido Beach on Wednesday
Local time
5:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 8 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 3:06AM EDT until September 10 at 8:00PM 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
4 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 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 36% of this 35.2-mile route is on highways like the Staten Island Expressway and Belt Parkway. Your longest continuous stretch on a parkway will be 7.5 miles. The drive transitions from highway cruising to surface streets, with Belt Parkway offering a significant portion of the drive before you reach Beach Channel Drive. You'll notice the transition as exits become more frequent and traffic patterns change.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 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?
10/10
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 0.5 miles in near Clarke Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 35.2 miles you will encounter 17 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
217 ft-5 ft
Total Climb
169 ft
Total Descent
234 ft
Highest Point
217 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
222 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 Lido Beach, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways - among others.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). 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.
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 Lido Beach, 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 — Gateway National Recreation Area, Statue Of Liberty National Monument and Castle Clinton 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 Lido Beach, NY before heading back.
