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

The driving distance from Hamilton, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 51m 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
232.71 mi
04h 25m
Flight
172.44 mi
277.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.44 mi
Kilometers
277.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.71 mi
Kilometers
374.51 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Wed, Jun 3, 7:56 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Jun 3, 12:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-06-03T03:30
Arrive Staten Island
Wed, Jun 3, 7:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
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
Liberty
NY

Town in New York, United States

From Hamilton
120.1 mi
02h 12m
To Staten Island
112.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Utica Street

    22 m · 3 sec · Utica Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Continue on State Route 12B

    4.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 12B

  4. 4

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 12B

    3.7 mi · 6 min · State Highway 12B

  6. 6

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 12

    10.2 mi · 15 min · State Highway 12

  8. 8

    Continue on North Broad Street

    2925 ft · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Rexford Street

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Rexford Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto State Highway 8

    17.8 mi · 20 min · State Highway 8

  11. 11

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  13. 13

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 44 sec · State Highway 10

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  20. 20

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  26. 26

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  29. 29

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  33. 33

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

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

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  36. 36

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  39. 39

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  40. 40

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  42. 42

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

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  47. 47

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  49. 49

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  51. 51

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  52. 52

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  53. 53

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton 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
53 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 45%
State Highway 8
36.8 mi · 16%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 10%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 6%
State Highway 12
10.2 mi · 4%
Rexford Street
8.34 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.3 mi
172.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Liberty
02h 12m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232.7 miles (374.5 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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?

Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.1 miles from Hamilton and 112.6 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 172.4 miles (277.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.3 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.91 one way or $65.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Liberty

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

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

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

67 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

68 mi away
41 Main St.
BUS

Scranton, PA

88 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

93 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 172.44 mi (277.51 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Hamilton

Village in New York, United States

Population4,079
Coordinates42.8270100, -75.5446200
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: Utica Street (-75.544654, 42.8269)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.21 gal
31.08 L · about $32.91
Round trip
$65.83
16.42 gal · 62.16 L
Estimated CO2
73 kg one way
Round trip: 145.9 kg / 322 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $32.91 $65.83
Mid-grade $4.48 $36.79 $73.58
Premium $4.86 $39.91 $79.82
Diesel $4.69 $38.54 $77.08

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Staten Island. The current time is 03:30:37.

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.