How far is East Moriches, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from East Moriches, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
89.12 mi
02h 16m
Flight
74.17 mi
119.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.17 mi
Kilometers
119.36 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.12 mi
Kilometers
143.42 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Return by in East Moriches
Sun, Apr 19, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Moriches
2026-04-18T22:36
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 12:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Moriches
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
Wantagh
NY

Place in Nassau County, New York, USA

From East Moriches
41.9 mi
01h 08m
To Staten Island
47.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Moriches and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Pine Street

    2894 ft · 2 min · Pine Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Frowein Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Frowein Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Montauk Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Montauk Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto William Floyd Parkway

    1534 ft · 31 sec · William Floyd Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit right toward NY 27 West: New York

    1069 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

    1452 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

    618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Manor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Manor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  24. 24

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
48.1 mi · 54%
Belt Parkway
19 mi · 21%
Montauk Highway
2.93 mi · 3%
Staten Island Expressway
2.93 mi · 3%
Frowein Road
2.69 mi · 3%
Manor Road
2.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

48.1 mi · 01h 05m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wantagh
01h 08m from East Moriches
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving East Moriches and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Moriches to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Wantagh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from East Moriches and 47.2 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.59 one way or $25.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around East Moriches and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Wantagh

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 Wantagh and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

34 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

41 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

43 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Moriches and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 74.17 mi (119.36 km).

East Moriches

#1 East Moriches

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population5,249
Coordinates40.8051000, -72.7609300
Altitude9
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: Pine Street (-72.761031, 40.805039)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.14 gal
11.9 L · about $12.59
Round trip
$25.18
6.28 gal · 23.8 L
Estimated CO2
27.9 kg one way
Round trip: 55.8 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.59 $25.18
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.07 $28.14
Premium $4.86 $15.26 $30.53
Diesel $4.69 $14.74 $29.48

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 East Moriches and Staten Island. The current time is 22:36:43.

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.