Staten Island, NY to Westhampton, NY is 89.3 miles and takes about 2h 14m via Sunrise Highway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York State, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a drive that mostly utilizes surface roads, offering a more local feel compared to a full interstate experience. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a single day with a manageable duration and cost.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.6 miles from Staten Island, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Sunrise Highway
53.6 mi
1h 12m
Belt Parkway
18.8 mi
28m
Old Country Road
3.9 mi
7m
Staten Island Expressway
3.3 mi
5m
Manor Road
2 mi
4m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi
1m
South Conduit Avenue
1 mi
1m
Richmond Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 53.6 mi, about 1h 12m
Traffic on I-278
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 18 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,452 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~674 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 34 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 Westhampton, NY.
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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
19 mi·28 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·22 sec
Exit 23BToward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
20
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi·1 min·South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on NY 27
54 mi·1 hr 12 min·Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Exit 61Toward CR 51: East Moriches, RiverheadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward CR 51 South: East MorichesUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on South Sunrise Highway Service Road
0.5 mi·59 sec·South Sunrise Highway Service Road
Toward NY 27 East: Sunrise Highway Eastbound, Montauk
25
Turn right onto CR 55
0.5 mi·58 sec·Eastport Manor Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn left onto Old Country Road
3.9 mi·7 min·Old Country Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Seabreeze Avenue
159 ft·6 sec·Seabreeze Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Seabreeze Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 14m duration, starting your drive earlier in the day is advisable to avoid potential congestion. With only 89.3 miles, you have flexibility for spontaneous stops if needed, though no official stops are noted on this route. The estimated fuel cost is around $16, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Sunrise Highway, as this will be a significant portion of your drive and may have varying speed limits and traffic patterns.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44.6 miles from Staten Island, NY, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 53.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.6 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westhampton, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Staten Island, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Staten Island, NY
This is one driving day of about 89.3 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Staten Island, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Sunrise Highway for about 53.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.4 and 84.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
29.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
83.9 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61
Toward CR 51: East Moriches, Riverhead
8
84.2 mi into trip|~2h 5m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward CR 51 South: East Moriches
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.85 one way
$31.70 round trip
$4.51/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.85
$17.04
$34.07
premium
$5.24
$18.42
$36.84
diesel
$5.35
$18.81
$37.62
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.8
0
$9.38
$4.29
Efficient EV
22.3
0
$7.81
$3.57
EV Truck/SUV
35.7
0
$12.50
$5.72
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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 May 29, 2026
Origin
Staten Island, NY
Evening
in Staten Island on Wednesday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
NW 8 to 16 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westhampton, NY
Evening
in Westhampton on Wednesday
Local time
5:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Mostly Clear
NW 7 mph2% chanceLive forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
7 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
2h 14m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Free
near mile 15.4
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Immerse yourself in an enchanting collage of coastal life and history. Rhythmic waves, high dunes, ancient maritime forests, historic landmarks and glimpses of wildlife, Fire Island has been a special...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 67.7
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is primarily surface roads, with about 25% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 53.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. Expect a significant amount of time on roads with traffic lights and intersections rather than high-speed cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will be noticeable as you navigate through various communities.
Only 25% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 53.6 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.4 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 89.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 29.1 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
123 ft8 ft
Total Climb
135 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
123 ft
~6.4 mi in
Elevation Range
115 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 Westhampton, NY, road signs point toward Upper Level, John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East, Cr 51: East Moriches, Riverhead and Cr 51 South: East Moriches - among others.
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
Cr 51: East Moriches
83.9 mi in|~2h 4m
Riverhead
83.9 mi in|~2h 4m
Cr 51 South: East Moriches
84.2 mi in|~2h 5m
Montauk
84.3 mi in|~2h 5m|via South Sunrise Highway Service Road
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Southampton is a town in Suffolk County, New York. It is the western half of The Hamptons. The village of Westhampton Beach in Southampton has its own article.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 89.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 53.6 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 Westhampton, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: 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; at 29.1 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, Castle Clinton National Monument and Fire Island National Seashore (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 Westhampton, NY before heading back.
