Origin
West Hills, NY
Morning in West Hills on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hills, NY to Staten Island, 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
1h 23m
Distance
50.9 mi
82 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning 50.9 miles through the heart of the Northeast, this drive connects West Hills to Staten Island in about 1 hour and 23 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You should budget approximately $8 for fuel to complete the journey. The path stays entirely within New York, transitioning from the suburban feel of Long Island into the dense urban corridors of the boroughs. It is a straightforward, highway-focused trek that prioritizes efficiency over leisure, making it a reliable choice for those needing to move between these two points quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Expressway | 24.1 mi | 33m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 7.8 mi | 12m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Manor Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| Northern State Parkway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Round Swamp Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Long Island Expressway
— 24.1 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hills, NY and Staten Island, NY.
1
Start on Chichester Road
385 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chichester Road
2
Continue on Mount Misery Road
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Mount Misery Road
3
Turn right onto High Hold Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
High Hold Drive
4
Turn left onto Round Swamp Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Round Swamp Road
5
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto N
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northern State Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 37A
Toward I 495 West: New York
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 495
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 278
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278: Staten Island
16
Continue on I 278
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
19
Continue on I 278
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on Reon Avenue
397 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reon Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
22
Continue on Reon Avenue
358 ft
·
8 sec
·
Reon Avenue
23
Keep slight left at fork onto North Gannon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Gannon Avenue
24
Turn left onto Manor Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Manor Road
25
Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Manor Road
26
Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockland Avenue
27
Continue on Richmond Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Road
28
Turn left onto Kensico Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kensico Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
284 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clarke Avenue
30
Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Cotter Avenue
31
Continue on Corona Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Corona Avenue
32
Turn right onto Croft Court
147 ft
·
6 sec
·
Croft Court
33
Arrive at destination
Croft Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from West Hills, 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 225 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 46.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 495 West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 37A
Toward I 495 West: New York
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 17W
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
29 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
7
31.3 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
46.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
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 12
Toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.38 one way
$16.76 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.24 | $22.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.34 | $2.44 |
| Efficient EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Staten Island, NY
Morning in Staten Island on Tuesday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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 23m 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 high-intensity driving experience as 81% of your journey takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time navigating the Long Island Expressway, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 24.1 miles. The route relies heavily on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Gowanus Expressway to bridge the gap between your origin and destination. These arteries create a fast-paced environment where the scenery is dominated by concrete infrastructure rather than open landscapes. Prepare for a constant, high-speed flow that demands your full attention as you transition between these major arteries.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.1 mi on Long Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in.
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 50.9 miles you will encounter 22 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
349 ft
15 ft
Total Climb
356 ft
Total Descent
632 ft
Highest Point
349 ft
Elevation Range
333 ft
About the Cities
Starting in West Hills, NY
Full guide →Arriving 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
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 23m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.1 miles on Long Island Expressway. 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 Staten Island, 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 3.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Staten Island, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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