Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Staten Island, NY
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South Floral Park, NY
Mel Audelo
Staten Island, NY to South Floral Park, NY is 33.8 miles and takes about 59 minutes via Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New York. The route is primarily highway-based, making it a quick connection between two points in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on major parkways, so expect typical weekday traffic patterns if you're traveling during peak hours. Consider this a functional drive to get from point A to point B efficiently.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 20.8 mi | 30m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Elmont Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Manor Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Richmond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Rockland Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Kensico Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
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
Averaged across 85 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island, NY and South Floral Park, NY.
Start on Croft Court
Turn left onto Corona Avenue
Continue on Cotter Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
Turn right onto Kensico Street
At end of road, turn right onto Richmond Road
Continue on Richmond Road
Continue on Rockland Avenue
Turn right onto Manor Road
Turn right onto Schmidts Lane
Turn left onto Slosson Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit
Merge onto BP
Keep slight right at fork onto CI
Take the exit
Turn left onto Elmont Road
Turn straight onto Plainfield Avenue
Turn right onto Chelsea Street
Turn slight left onto Roquette Avenue
Turn right onto Emma Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
A short stop after about 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 16.9 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 31.1 — 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 Clarke Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight right at fork onto CI / Cross Island Parkway toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Elmont Road, Linden Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$5.92 one way
$11.83 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.82 | $6.41 | $12.82 |
| premium | $5.23 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Staten Island on Thursday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Night in South Floral Park on Thursday
Local time
9:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 drive is mostly highway, with 72% of the 33.8 miles on high-speed roads. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of highway for 20.8 miles on the Belt Parkway. The transition to surface streets will occur as you approach Elmont Road, which will mark the end of the main highway portion of your trip. Expect merging traffic and a higher density of exits as you navigate these busy parkways.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Staten Island Expressway. 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.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 33.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
198 ft
Total Descent
199 ft
Highest Point
206 ft
~4.8 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Staten Island, NY and South Floral Park, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn, Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport and Belt Parkway East.
Brooklyn
Upper Level
John F Kennedy International Airport
Belt Parkway East
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 59m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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