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

The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.61 mi
01h 07m
Flight
21.03 mi
33.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.03 mi
Kilometers
33.85 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.61 mi
Kilometers
50.87 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Fri, Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST
Return by in Inwood
Fri, Nov 6, 5:07 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Inwood
2026-11-06T14:52
Arrive Staten Island
Fri, Nov 6, 4:00 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Inwood
9:30 PM EST
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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Inwood
15.8 mi
00h 33m
To Staten Island
15.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Inwood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63ยฐF
Overnight
Using Manhasset Hills as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68ยฐF
Today
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    5 m ยท 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    20 m ยท 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burnside Avenue

    1680 ft ยท 53 sec ยท Burnside Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Nassau Expressway

    2972 ft ยท 1 min ยท Nassau Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on Rockaway Turnpike

    1781 ft ยท 46 sec ยท Rockaway Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockaway Boulevard

    2.5 mi ยท 6 min ยท Rockaway Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway

    1.3 mi ยท 2 min ยท Nassau Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    1196 ft ยท 29 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    16.2 mi ยท 24 min ยท Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft ยท 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft ยท 48 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft ยท 9 sec ยท Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi ยท 2 min ยท Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.9 mi ยท 4 min ยท Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1452 ft ยท 43 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    121 m ยท 10 sec ยท Reon Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    109 m ยท 9 sec ยท Reon Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

    618 ft ยท 21 sec ยท North Gannon Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Manor Road

    1.3 km ยท 2 min ยท Manor Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Manor Road

    1.3 mi ยท 3 min ยท Manor Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft ยท 1 min ยท Rockland Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km ยท 2 min ยท Richmond Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft ยท 1 min ยท Kensico Street

  24. 24

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

    87 m ยท 14 sec ยท Clarke Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft ยท 54 sec ยท Cotter Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft ยท 40 sec ยท Corona Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m ยท 6 sec ยท Croft Court

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi ยท 51%
Staten Island Expressway
2.93 mi ยท 9%
Rockaway Boulevard
2.51 mi ยท 8%
Manor Road
2.07 mi ยท 7%
Nassau Expressway
1.85 mi ยท 6%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi ยท 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

16.2 mi ยท 00h 24m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
21 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 33m from Inwood
Leave By
4:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Inwood and Rain near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Inwood and 15.8 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Inwood and Rain near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.4 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 11.6 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 21.03 mi (33.85 km).

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#1 Inwood

Inwood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6220500, -73.7468000
Altitude3
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: (-73.746845, 40.622005)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L ยท about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.22 gal ยท 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.41 $10.81
Premium $5.27 $5.85 $11.69
Diesel $6.47 $7.18 $14.36

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 ยท Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Inwood and Staten Island. The current time is 14:52:32.

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.