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

The driving distance from Fort Wadsworth, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 7 miles (11.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
6.95 mi
00h 24m
Flight
5.09 mi
8.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.09 mi
Kilometers
8.19 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.95 mi
Kilometers
11.19 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sat, Nov 7, 10:43 AM EST
Return by in Fort Wadsworth
Sat, Nov 7, 11:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Wadsworth
2026-11-07T10:18
Arrive Staten Island
Sat, Nov 7, 10:43 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Wadsworth
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Concord
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Fort Wadsworth
3.1 mi
00h 12m
To Staten Island
3.9 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Battery Road

    1214 ft · 53 sec · Battery Road

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto McClean Avenue

    2754 ft · 2 min · McClean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sand Lane

    546 ft · 24 sec · Sand Lane

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Major Avenue

    559 ft · 23 sec · Major Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linwood Avenue

    53 m · 14 sec · Linwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Hylan Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Old Town Road

    2119 ft · 2 min · Old Town Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Richmond Road

    2.2 mi · 6 min · Richmond Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1659 ft · 57 sec · Richmond Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  12. 12

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Wadsworth 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
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
228.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Richmond Road
3.21 mi · 46%
Hylan Boulevard
0.74 mi · 11%
McClean Avenue
0.52 mi · 7%
Old Town Road
0.4 mi · 6%
Kensico Street
0.37 mi · 5%
Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Richmond Road

Turn left onto Richmond Road

2.21 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
5.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Concord
00h 12m from Fort Wadsworth
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Wadsworth and Mostly Clear near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Wadsworth to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 7 miles (11.2 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Fort Wadsworth and 3.9 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Wadsworth and Mostly Clear near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Concord

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 Concord and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 9 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.4 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 Concord.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

14 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

21 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Wadsworth and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 5.09 mi (8.19 km).

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#1 Fort Wadsworth

Fort Wadsworth is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6011300, -74.0573800
Altitude11
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: Battery Road (-74.05733, 40.601039)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.93 L · about $1.08
Round trip
$2.16
0.5 gal · 1.86 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.08 $2.16
Mid-grade $4.87 $1.22 $2.44
Premium $5.27 $1.32 $2.63
Diesel $6.47 $1.62 $3.24

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Wadsworth and Staten Island. The current time is 10:18:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.