How far is Nichols, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Nichols, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nichols and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nichols and Staten Island.
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Start on Mack Road
886 ft · 46 sec · Mack Road
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Turn sharp right onto County Route 86
1.6 km · 2 min · County Route 86
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Continue on Marsh Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Marsh Road
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Turn right onto Lakeview Drive
974 ft · 21 sec · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Route 49
6.5 mi · 11 min · Route 49
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Take the ramp right toward US 15 South: Mansfield
2610 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
62.5 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Appalachian Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
949 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
48 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left onto Market Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike
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Continue on US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15
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Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
1864 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left
2393 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
129.1 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
1679 ft · 37 sec
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Continue on Ledgewood Road
947 ft · 12 sec · Ledgewood Road
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
65 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Route 10 East
9.2 mi · 12 min · Route 10 East
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 287 South: Morristown, Morristown Airport
2727 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark
1877 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark
1220 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Hillside, Irvington
748 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Hillside
573 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on Winans Avenue
1309 ft · 40 sec · Winans Avenue
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Turn right onto Liberty Avenue
2040 ft · 1 min · Liberty Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1782 ft · 38 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Continue on Hillside Avenue
2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Broad Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Bayway
1795 ft · 43 sec · Bayway
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Turn left onto Brunswick Avenue
564 ft · 11 sec · Brunswick Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Goethals Bridge
1870 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Goethals Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Goethals Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Kensico Street
1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
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Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
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Continue on Corona Avenue
869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Croft Court
45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Nichols and Staten Island.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
129 mi · 02h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers leaving Nichols and Sunny near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nichols to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?
Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.3 miles from Nichols and 136.8 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.09 one way or $76.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers around Nichols and Sunny near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nichols and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 190.57 mi (306.69 km).
#1 Nichols
Village within the town of Nichols, New York, United States
| Population | 2,401 |
| Coordinates | 42.0092400, -77.2652600 |
| Altitude | 442 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 474,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.5623300, -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $38.09 | $76.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $42.57 | $85.14 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $46.18 | $92.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $44.59 | $89.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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