How far is Esperance, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Esperance, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 55m 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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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 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Esperance and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Esperance and Staten Island.
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Start on Charleston Street
27 m · 5 sec · Charleston Street
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Turn left
7.5 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
132 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit right
1972 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East: Albany
2339 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
9.6 mi · 11 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
2324 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
109 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
2973 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
2950 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 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 Esperance and Staten Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
New York State Thruway
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
118 mi · 02h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Esperance 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 Esperance to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 191.5 miles (308.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
New Paltz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Esperance and 95.8 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.5 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.10 one way or $54.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Esperance and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near New Paltz
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Paltz.
Poughkeepsie station
Rhinecliff–Kingston station
Hudson
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Esperance and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 152.04 mi (244.69 km).
#1 Esperance
Human settlement in Schoharie County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 1,936 |
| Coordinates | 42.7611900, -74.2565200 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $4.01 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $30.29 | $60.58 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $32.86 | $65.72 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $31.73 | $63.46 |
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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