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

The driving distance from Clayton, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 346.7 miles (558 km), with a travel time of about 05h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.8 miles (439 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 43m 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
346.75 mi
05h 51m
Flight
272.76 mi
438.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.76 mi
Kilometers
438.96 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
346.75 mi
Kilometers
558.04 km
Drive Time
05h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Thu, May 14, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Thu, May 14, 12:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-05-14T00:43
Arrive Staten Island
Thu, May 14, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:52 AM to 1:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
5:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Kirkwood
NY

Town in Broome County, New York, United States

From Clayton
170.2 mi
02h 55m
To Staten Island
176.6 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, May 14 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Circle

    10 m · 3 sec · Park Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mary Street

    67 m · 15 sec · Mary Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto James Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · James Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 12

    6.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 12

  5. 5

    Continue on Amelia Street

    12.2 mi · 18 min · Amelia Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 81 South

    907 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2721 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton

    53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    46.1 mi · 59 min · Keystone Shortway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong

    1679 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Ledgewood Road

    947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    65 m · 5 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Route 10 East

    9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport

    2727 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington

    748 ft · 18 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on Hillside

    573 ft · 30 sec

  33. 33

    Continue on Winans Avenue

    1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Liberty Avenue

    2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  37. 37

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Broad Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Bayway

    1795 ft · 43 sec · Bayway

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue

    564 ft · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue

  41. 41

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge

    1870 ft · 1 min

  42. 42

    Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge

  43. 43

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway

  44. 44

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.5 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 Clayton and Staten Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
56 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 South
200 mi · 58%
Keystone Shortway
46.1 mi · 13%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 7%
Route 10 East
12.7 mi · 4%
Amelia Street
12.2 mi · 4%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 81 South

Continue straight

72.6 mi · 01h 25m

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
05h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.9 mi
272.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
02h 55m from Clayton
Leave By
5:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Clayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 346.7 miles (558 km) and usually takes 05h 51m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 170.2 miles from Clayton and 176.6 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 272.8 miles (439 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.9 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 5:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.07 one way or $98.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Clayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

71 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

89 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

108 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 272.76 mi (438.96 km).

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#1 Clayton

Village in Jefferson County, New York, United States

Population4,647
Coordinates44.2394900, -76.0857800
Altitude84
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: Park Circle (-76.086111, 44.23935)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 558 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.24 gal
46.32 L · about $49.07
Round trip
$98.14
24.48 gal · 92.64 L
Estimated CO2
108.8 kg one way
Round trip: 217.6 kg / 480 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.07 $98.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $54.85 $109.69
Premium $4.86 $59.50 $119.00
Diesel $4.69 $57.45 $114.91

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Staten Island. The current time is 00:43:09.

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.