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

The driving distance from Forestport, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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
278.75 mi
04h 44m
Flight
206.37 mi
332.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.37 mi
Kilometers
332.12 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.75 mi
Kilometers
448.61 km
Drive Time
04h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Mon, May 25, 2:41 PM EDT
Return by in Forestport
Mon, May 25, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestport
2026-05-25T09:56
Arrive Staten Island
Mon, May 25, 2:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 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
7:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestport
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
Coxsackie
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Forestport
139.5 mi
02h 22m
To Staten Island
139.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Memorial Day

Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    1 m · 2 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodhull Road

    1113 ft · 31 sec · Woodhull Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    111 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto State Route 28

    1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 28

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  27. 27

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

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

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  30. 30

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  34. 34

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  36. 36

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  43. 43

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
47 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 72%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 8%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 2%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.3 mi
206.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coxsackie
02h 22m from Forestport
Leave By
7:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Forestport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.7 miles (448.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?

Coxsackie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.5 miles from Forestport and 139.2 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 7:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.45 one way or $78.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Forestport and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Coxsackie

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

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

RAIL

Hudson

11 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

33 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

46 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

49 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestport and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 206.37 mi (332.12 km).

Forestport

#1 Forestport

City in Oneida County, New York, United States of America

Population1,523
Coordinates43.4420100, -75.2071100
Altitude342
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: River Road (-75.206933, 43.442004)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.84 gal
37.23 L · about $39.45
Round trip
$78.90
19.68 gal · 74.46 L
Estimated CO2
87.4 kg one way
Round trip: 174.9 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $39.45 $78.90
Mid-grade $4.48 $44.09 $88.19
Premium $4.86 $47.83 $95.66
Diesel $4.69 $46.19 $92.38

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestport and Staten Island. The current time is 09:56:27.

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.