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

The driving distance from Chatham, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
155.61 mi
03h 01m
Flight
127.66 mi
205.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.66 mi
Kilometers
205.45 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.61 mi
Kilometers
250.43 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Thu, Apr 16, 3:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-15T21:20
Arrive Staten Island
Thu, Apr 16, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Vails Gate
NY

City in New Windsor, New York, United States of America

From Chatham
77.7 mi
01h 30m
To Staten Island
78 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Austerlitz Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Austerlitz Street

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    34 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    674 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Hudson Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Hudson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 66

    8.5 mi · 14 min · State Route 66

  6. 6

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Union Turnpike

  7. 7

    Continue on Columbia Street

    2333 ft · 1 min · Columbia Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Green Street

    51 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Columbia Street

    1 km · 2 min · Columbia Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward NY 9G, NY 23 West

    104 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

    2089 ft · 33 sec · Rhinebeck-Hudson Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    3 m · 1 sec · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Rip Van Winkle Bridge

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Rip Van Winkle Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 23

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 23

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward NYST, I 87: Jefferson Heights, Leeds

    967 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    1827 ft · 45 sec

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NYST, I 87

    858 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1039 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: NY City

    2825 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min · New York State Thruway

  23. 23

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  30. 30

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  32. 32

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  36. 36

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

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

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  39. 39

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  41. 41

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  42. 42

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  43. 43

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  44. 44

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  45. 45

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  46. 46

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  50. 50

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  51. 51

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  52. 52

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  53. 53

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  54. 54

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  56. 56

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham 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
56 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
6 merges, 14 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
83.1 mi · 53%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 15%
State Route 66
8.46 mi · 5%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

83.1 mi · 01h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28 mi
127.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vails Gate
01h 30m from Chatham
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.6 miles (250.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Vails Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Chatham and 78 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 127.6 miles (205.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vails Gate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Vails Gate, 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 Vails Gate.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

30 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

33 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

53 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Yonkers station

59 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 127.66 mi (205.45 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Town in Columbia County, New York, United States

Population3,819
Coordinates42.3642500, -73.5948400
Altitude141
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: NY 66 (-73.59492, 42.364024)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.49 gal
20.79 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.02
10.98 gal · 41.58 L
Estimated CO2
48.8 kg one way
Round trip: 97.6 kg / 215 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $22.01 $44.02
Mid-grade $4.48 $24.60 $49.20
Premium $4.86 $26.69 $53.37
Diesel $4.69 $25.77 $51.54

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatham and Staten Island. The current time is 21:20:35.

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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.