How far is New Paltz, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from New Paltz, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
97.49 mi
01h 53m
Flight
81.94 mi
131.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.94 mi
Kilometers
131.87 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.49 mi
Kilometers
156.89 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in New Paltz
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Paltz
2026-04-18T22:13
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Paltz
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
Suffern
NY

Village in New York, United States

From New Paltz
48.9 mi
00h 56m
To Staten Island
48.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Paltz and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight toward I 87

    701 ft · 18 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on I 87

    938 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    44.9 mi · 52 min · New York State Thruway

  6. 6

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  19. 19

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

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

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  22. 22

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  26. 26

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  35. 35

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Paltz 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
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
44.9 mi · 46%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 23%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 5%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 5%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

44.9 mi · 00h 52m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Suffern
00h 56m from New Paltz
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Paltz 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 New Paltz to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 97.5 miles (156.9 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 48.9 miles from New Paltz and 48.6 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.79 one way or $27.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around New Paltz and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Suffern

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

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

24 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

38 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Paltz and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 81.94 mi (131.87 km).

New Paltz

#1 New Paltz

Town in New York

Population6,901
Coordinates41.7475900, -74.0868100
Altitude73
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: Main Street (-74.086789, 41.747558)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.02 L · about $13.79
Round trip
$27.58
6.88 gal · 26.04 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $13.79 $27.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $15.41 $30.83
Premium $4.86 $16.72 $33.44
Diesel $4.69 $16.15 $32.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Paltz and Staten Island. The current time is 22:13:00.

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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.