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

The driving distance from Middletown, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
85.96 mi
01h 48m
Flight
62.81 mi
101.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.81 mi
Kilometers
101.08 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.96 mi
Kilometers
138.34 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sat, May 30, 1:19 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, May 30, 3:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-30T11:31
Arrive Staten Island
Sat, May 30, 1:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Chestnut Ridge
NY

Town in Rockland County, New York, USA

From Middletown
43.1 mi
00h 54m
To Staten Island
42.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph NW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Saturday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Mill Street

    25 m · 9 sec · Mill Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    589 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Highland Avenue

    758 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Wickham Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Wickham Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Route 211 East

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Route 211 East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NY 17 East: Goshen, New York City

    130 m · 12 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I 84 West: Scranton

    1354 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  28. 28

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  32. 32

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  41. 41

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 26%
I 84 West
17.8 mi · 21%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 16%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 6%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 5%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

22.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
62.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chestnut Ridge
00h 54m from Middletown
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.3 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Chestnut Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.1 miles from Middletown and 42.9 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.15 one way or $24.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Chestnut Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

30 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 62.81 mi (101.08 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

City in Orange County, New York, United States

Population28,023
Coordinates41.4459300, -74.4229300
Altitude170
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: Mill Street (-74.422973, 41.446077)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.48 L · about $12.15
Round trip
$24.29
6.06 gal · 22.96 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.15 $24.29
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.58 $27.15
Premium $4.86 $14.73 $29.46
Diesel $4.69 $14.22 $28.45

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Staten Island. The current time is 11:31:32.

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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.