How far is Albany, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from Albany, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
164.63 mi
02h 53m
Flight
145.77 mi
234.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.77 mi
Kilometers
234.6 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.63 mi
Kilometers
264.94 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Tue, May 5, 7:14 AM EDT
Return by in Albany
Tue, May 5, 10:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Albany
2026-05-05T04:20
Arrive Staten Island
Tue, May 5, 7:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Albany
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Gardnertown
NY

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

From Albany
82.5 mi
01h 26m
To Staten Island
82.1 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
83°F
Tuesday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Albany and Staten Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    107 m · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Eagle Street

    48 m · 4 sec · Eagle Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Pine Street

    1331 ft · 44 sec · Pine Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Broadway

    1315 ft · 42 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1124 ft · 25 sec · Broadway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 787 South

    862 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Albany and Staten Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
45 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 68%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 14%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gardnertown
01h 26m from Albany
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Albany and Sunny near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Albany to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 164.6 miles (264.9 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gardnertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.5 miles from Albany and 82.1 miles from Staten Island.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.29 one way or $46.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Albany and Sunny near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Gardnertown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gardnertown, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gardnertown.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

22 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

41 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

44 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

68 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Albany and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 145.77 mi (234.6 km).

Albany

#1 Albany

The capital of New York State.

Population95,429
Coordinates42.6525800, -73.7562300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Staten Island

#2 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Avenue (-73.756162, 42.652644)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.81 gal
21.99 L · about $23.29
Round trip
$46.58
11.62 gal · 43.98 L
Estimated CO2
51.6 kg one way
Round trip: 103.3 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.29 $46.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.03 $52.07
Premium $4.86 $28.24 $56.48
Diesel $4.69 $27.27 $54.54

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Albany and Staten Island. The current time is 04:20:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.