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

The driving distance from Monroe, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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
69.54 mi
01h 27m
Flight
53.14 mi
85.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.14 mi
Kilometers
85.52 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.92 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, May 31, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Monroe
Sun, May 31, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monroe
2026-05-31T05:33
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, May 31, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monroe
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Monroe
35 mi
00h 43m
To Staten Island
34.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Charlton Place

    38 m · 10 sec · Charlton Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    3157 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    1472 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 East, NY 17 East: Suffern

    1792 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

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

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  8. 8

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  10. 10

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  23. 23

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

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

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  26. 26

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  30. 30

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  32. 32

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  39. 39

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monroe 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
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 33%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 20%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 7%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 7%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 7%
US 6 East
3.33 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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
53.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 43m from Monroe
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Monroe and Clear near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Monroe and 34.5 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Inwood
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 53.14 mi (85.52 km).

Monroe

#1 Monroe

Town in New York, United States

Population9,351
Coordinates41.3306500, -74.1868100
Altitude196
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: Charlton Place (-74.186813, 41.330737)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 112 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.45 gal
9.29 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.64
4.9 gal · 18.58 L
Estimated CO2
21.8 kg one way
Round trip: 43.5 kg / 96 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.82 $19.64
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.98 $21.96
Premium $4.86 $11.91 $23.82
Diesel $4.69 $11.50 $23.00

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Monroe and Staten Island. The current time is 05:33:14.

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.