How far is Fort Montgomery, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Montgomery, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 69 miles (111 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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
68.95 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.74 mi
86.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.95 mi
Kilometers
110.97 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Montgomery
2026-04-19T01:33
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 3:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Montgomery
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Fort Montgomery
34.5 mi
00h 44m
To Staten Island
34.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Montgomery and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on United States Route 9W

    1.1 km · 60 sec · United States Route 9W

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany

    1768 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

    1.4 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

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

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

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  25. 25

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  29. 29

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  31. 31

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  38. 38

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
18
7 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
17.8 mi · 26%
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway Connector
8.14 mi · 12%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 7%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 7%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 44m from Fort Montgomery
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Fort Montgomery 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 Fort Montgomery to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 69 miles (111 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.5 miles from Fort Montgomery and 34.4 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Montgomery and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.49 km).

Fort Montgomery

#1 Fort Montgomery

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,571
Coordinates41.3314800, -73.9868100
Altitude49
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: US 9W (-73.986993, 41.331533)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.21 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.48
4.86 gal · 18.42 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.74 $19.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.86 $11.81 $23.62
Diesel $4.69 $11.41 $22.81

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 Fort Montgomery and Staten Island. The current time is 01:33:23.

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.