How far is Highland, NY from Staten Island, NY?
Fastest route
The distance from Highland, New York 12528 to Staten Island, New York is approximately 101 miles (162 kilometers). The fastest route, taking into account traffic conditions, is via I-87 S. This route includes tolls. Here are the directions:
Directions
- Get on I-87 S in New Paltz from NY-299 W.
- Head northeast on White St toward Vineyard Ave.
- Turn left onto Vineyard Ave.
- Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto NY-299 W.
- Turn left onto the I-87 ramp (Toll road).
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-87 S/New York City and merge onto I-87 S (Toll road).
- Continue on I-87 S. Take NJ-17 S and I-95 S to Christopher Ln in Staten Island, New York. Take exit 8 from I-278 E (Toll road).
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 15 for I-287 S/NY-17 S toward New Jersey (Entering New Jersey).
- Use the left 3 lanes to take exit 66 for NJ-17 S toward Mahwah (Pass by Moe's Southwest Grill on the right in 13.1 mi).
- Use the left lane to merge onto I-80 E toward New York.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 68A for I-95 S/US-46/New Jersey Turnpike.
- Keep left, follow signs for I-95 S and merge onto I-95 S (Toll road).
- Keep left at the fork to stay on I-95 S (Toll road).
- Take exit 13 for I-278 toward Elizabeth/Goethals Bridge/Verrazano Brg (Toll road).
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-278 E/Staten Island/Goethals Br/Verrazano Br and merge onto I-278 E (Toll road).
- Entering New York, take exit 8 toward Victory Blvd.
- Take Willowbrook Rd and Forest Hill Rd to Richmond Hill Rd.
- Merge onto Christopher Ln.
- Turn left onto Victory Blvd.
- Turn right onto Gannon Ave S.
- Turn right onto Willowbrook Rd.
- Turn right onto Forest Hill Rd.
- Turn left onto Richmond Hill Rd.
- Arrive at Staten Island, New York.
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Plan for a travel time of approximately 2 hours and 22 minutes for the journey.
- 💡 Consider checking real-time traffic conditions and adjusting your departure time accordingly.
- 🛣️ Use navigation apps or GPS devices to stay updated with the route and any possible traffic incidents.
- 💸 Keep in mind that this route includes tolls, so make sure you have the necessary cash or an electronic toll payment method.
- 📞 Save emergency contact numbers and roadside assistance information in case you encounter any issues during the trip.
- ⛽ It's a good idea to start the journey with a full tank of gas and make stops at gas stations along the way to refuel if needed.
- 🍽️ If you anticipate getting hungry, pack some snacks or plan to stop at rest areas or restaurants along the route for meals.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Highland and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland and Staten Island.
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Start on White Street
13 m · 8 sec · White Street
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Turn left onto Vineyard Avenue
1618 ft · 51 sec · Vineyard Avenue
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Turn left onto Milton Avenue
1054 ft · 32 sec · Milton Avenue
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Turn right
2554 ft · 49 sec
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5
Keep slight left
14 mi · 19 min
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Turn right onto North Plank Road
1092 ft · 31 sec · North Plank Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 84 West, NY 52 West
1135 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York City, Albany, New York State Thruway
3235 ft · 1 min
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Continue straight
130 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City
3062 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey
1.5 km · 60 sec
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Continue straight
2496 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah
22.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
1990 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
2324 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
109 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
2973 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
2950 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Kensico Street
1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
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Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
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Continue on Corona Avenue
869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Croft Court
45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland and Staten Island.
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.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
29 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Highland and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Highland to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Suffern is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.2 miles from Highland and 53.7 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.55 one way or $29.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Highland and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near Suffern
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Suffern.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 80.6 mi (129.71 km).
#1 Highland
Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York
| Population | 2,489 |
| Coordinates | 41.7209300, -73.9601400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 474,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.5623300, -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $14.55 | $29.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $16.27 | $32.53 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $17.65 | $35.29 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $17.04 | $34.08 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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