Origin
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staten Island, NY to New Brighton, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Brighton, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Staten Island, NY to New Brighton, NY is 7.8 miles and takes about 21 minutes via Manor Road, Henderson Avenue, and Richmond Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points on Staten Island. Given its brief duration and local road nature, it's a straightforward trip ideal for getting from one neighborhood to another without needing extensive planning. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire journey, so expect typical urban driving conditions. It's a simple, quick hop that won't eat up much of your day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Road | 3.3 mi | 8m |
| Henderson Avenue | 1.4 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensico Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cotter Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Manor Road
— 3.3 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and New Brighton, 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
3.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Manor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Broadway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
12
Turn right onto Henderson Avenue
1.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Henderson Avenue
13
Turn right onto Cassidy Place
67 ft
·
2 sec
·
Cassidy Place
14
Arrive at destination
Cassidy Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Corona Avenue
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Clarke Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Richmond Road
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Manor Road
Turn right onto Manor Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.28 one way
$2.57 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
New Brighton, NY
Morning in New Brighton on Tuesday
Local time
11:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
9 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
21m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with no highway driving at all (0% highway share). You'll spend your time on city streets, making frequent turns as you navigate through Staten Island. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.3 miles on Manor Road, offering a brief period of steady travel before you need to make another turn. The route is characterized by its urban setting and the need for constant attention to navigation and traffic signals, making it feel like a series of connected neighborhood journeys rather than a single, flowing drive.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.3 mi on Manor Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Corona Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Corona Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Richmond Road): Navigation decision point.
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 New Brighton, 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 21m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.3 miles on Manor Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Corona Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Clarke Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Richmond Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Statue Of Liberty National Monument, Governors Island 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 New Brighton, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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