How far is Great Neck Estates, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from Great Neck Estates, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Road
39.82 mi
01h 13m
Flight
26.22 mi
42.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.22 mi
Kilometers
42.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.82 mi
Kilometers
64.08 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in Great Neck Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Great Neck Estates
2026-04-19T06:59
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Great Neck Estates
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
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Great Neck Estates
17.4 mi
00h 36m
To Staten Island
22.4 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 20 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 Great Neck Estates and Staten Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Great Neck Estates and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Drive

    688 ft · 25 sec · Cedar Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bayview Avenue

    2505 ft · 54 sec · Bayview Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Great Neck Road

    1188 ft · 24 sec · Great Neck Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Great Neck Road

    1267 ft · 31 sec · Great Neck Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Northern Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto Douglaston Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · Douglaston Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 495 West: Long Island Expressway, West Manhattan

    160 m · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 West: Manhattan

    1586 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Long Island Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway

    3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  21. 21

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

    1452 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

    618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Manor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Manor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  30. 30

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  32. 32

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Great Neck Estates 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
8.83 mi · 22%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7.78 mi · 20%
Gowanus Expressway
4.68 mi · 12%
Staten Island Expressway
2.93 mi · 7%
Manor Road
2.07 mi · 5%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

8.83 mi · 00h 12m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.6 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 36m from Great Neck Estates
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Great Neck Estates 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 Great Neck Estates to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 39.8 miles (64.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.4 miles from Great Neck Estates and 22.4 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.6 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.65 one way or $11.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Great Neck Estates and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 3.7 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 1.8 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 1.8 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 New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Great Neck Estates and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 26.22 mi (42.19 km).

Great Neck Estates

#1 Great Neck Estates

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

Population2,867
Coordinates40.7870500, -73.7368000
Altitude25
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: Cedar Drive (-73.736803, 40.787054)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.32 L · about $5.65
Round trip
$11.31
2.82 gal · 10.64 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.65 $11.31
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.86 $6.85 $13.71
Diesel $4.69 $6.62 $13.24

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Great Neck Estates and Staten Island. The current time is 06:59:08.

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.