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

The driving distance from Buchanan, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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
75.22 mi
01h 39m
Flight
49.48 mi
79.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.48 mi
Kilometers
79.63 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.22 mi
Kilometers
121.05 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Buchanan
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buchanan
2026-04-19T03:20
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buchanan
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From Buchanan
37.8 mi
00h 49m
To Staten Island
37.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Tate Avenue

    533 ft · 17 sec · Tate Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Albany Post Road

    2748 ft · 57 sec · Albany Post Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Welcher Avenue

    83 m · 14 sec · Welcher Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    969 ft · 24 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    934 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Annsville Circle

    39 m · 2 sec · Bear Mountain Bridge Road

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto Bear Mountain Bridge Road

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Bear Mountain Bridge Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bear Mountain Circle

    90 m · 5 sec · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the rotary onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany

    1768 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  34. 34

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  38. 38

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  40. 40

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  47. 47

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
51 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
23
7 merges, 16 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
18 mi · 24%
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 13%
Garden State Parkway Connector
8.14 mi · 11%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 7%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 6%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 49m from Buchanan
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Buchanan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.2 miles (121.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.8 miles from Buchanan and 37.5 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.62 one way or $21.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Buchanan and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buchanan and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 49.48 mi (79.63 km).

Buchanan

#1 Buchanan

Town

Population2,215
Coordinates41.2620400, -73.9381900
Altitude12
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: (-73.938254, 41.262001)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.05 L · about $10.62
Round trip
$21.25
5.3 gal · 20.1 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.62 $21.25
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.87 $23.75
Premium $4.86 $12.88 $25.76
Diesel $4.69 $12.44 $24.88

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Buchanan and Staten Island. The current time is 03:20:03.

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.