How far is East Garden City, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from East Garden City, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Garden City and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Garden City and Staten Island.
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Start on 6th Street
35 m · 10 sec · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue M
62 m · 11 sec · Avenue M
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Turn right onto Miller Avenue
672 ft · 31 sec · Miller Avenue
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Turn left onto Hazelhurst Avenue
125 m · 13 sec · Hazelhurst Avenue
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Turn right onto Selfridge Avenue
942 ft · 33 sec · Selfridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Stewart Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Stewart Avenue
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Turn left onto Clinton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Clinton Road
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Continue on Clinton Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn slight right onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward SO West: New York
1544 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17.2 mi · 26 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
3056 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
1964 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway
759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
1452 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Reon Avenue
121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue
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Continue on Reon Avenue
109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Turn left onto Manor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road
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Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Kensico Street
1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
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Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
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Continue on Corona Avenue
869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Croft Court
45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Garden City and Staten Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Belt Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
17.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Heavy Rain leaving East Garden City and Rain near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Garden City to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.6 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from East Garden City and 23.3 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Heavy Rain around East Garden City and Rain near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near East New York
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Garden City and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 30.7 mi (49.4 km).
#1 East Garden City
East Garden City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7308300, -73.5980600 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 474,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.5623300, -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.17 | $16.33 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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