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

The driving distance from New Scotland, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
164.91 mi
03h 05m
Flight
143.25 mi
230.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.25 mi
Kilometers
230.54 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
164.91 mi
Kilometers
265.39 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sat, May 30, 11:54 PM EDT
Return by in New Scotland
Sun, May 31, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Scotland
2026-05-30T20:48
Arrive Staten Island
Sat, May 30, 11:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Scotland
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From New Scotland
85.2 mi
01h 32m
To Staten Island
79.7 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
14 mph N
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
66°F
This Afternoon
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on New Scotland Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · New Scotland Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Kenwood Avenue

    3158 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cherry Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Cherry Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Elm Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Elm Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Delmar Bypass

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Delmar Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on US 9W NY 32

    1348 ft · 26 sec · US 9W NY 32

  7. 7

    Continue on Route 9W

    109 m · 10 sec · Route 9W

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Corning Hill Road

    1 km · 1 min · Corning Hill Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Road

    6.1 mi · 8 min · River Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 90

    1182 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    3020 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    103.8 mi · 2 hr · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  26. 26

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

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

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  29. 29

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  33. 33

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  42. 42

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Scotland and Staten Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
104 mi · 63%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 14%
River Road
6.08 mi · 4%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

104 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
143.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 32m from New Scotland
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving New Scotland 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 New Scotland to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 164.9 miles (265.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.2 miles from New Scotland and 79.7 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 143.2 miles (230.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Plattekill

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

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

35 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

50 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Scotland and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 143.25 mi (230.54 km).

New Scotland

#1 New Scotland

Town in New York

Population8,588
Coordinates42.6286900, -73.9134600
Altitude86
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: New Scotland Road (-73.913466, 42.628754)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 265 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.03 L · about $23.33
Round trip
$46.66
11.64 gal · 44.06 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $23.33 $46.66
Mid-grade $4.48 $26.08 $52.16
Premium $4.86 $28.29 $56.58
Diesel $4.69 $27.32 $54.64

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 New Scotland and Staten Island. The current time is 20:48:47.

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.