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

The driving distance from Plattsburgh, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 325.3 miles (523.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
325.33 mi
05h 26m
Flight
287.97 mi
463.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
287.97 mi
Kilometers
463.45 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
325.33 mi
Kilometers
523.57 km
Drive Time
05h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Mon, May 25, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Plattsburgh
Mon, May 25, 1:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plattsburgh
2026-05-25T02:47
Arrive Staten Island
Mon, May 25, 8:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:26 AM to 1:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plattsburgh
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
Albany
NY

The capital of New York State.

From Plattsburgh
161.8 mi
02h 43m
To Staten Island
163.5 mi
02h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Memorial Day

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Memorial Day
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cornelia Street

    1418 ft · 35 sec · Cornelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Catherine Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Catherine Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Peru Street

    123 m · 8 sec · South Peru Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Crete Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Crete Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    149.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

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

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  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 Plattsburgh and Staten Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
43 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
150 mi · 46%
I 87 South
119 mi · 36%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 7%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 1%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

150 mi · 02h 55m

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
05h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
287.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Albany
02h 43m from Plattsburgh
Leave By
6:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers leaving Plattsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 325.3 miles (523.6 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?

Albany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.8 miles from Plattsburgh and 163.5 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 287.9 miles (463.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.02 one way or $92.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 102 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain then Chance Rain Showers around Plattsburgh and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Albany

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 Albany and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 1.9 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

2 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

24 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Hudson

45 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

47 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plattsburgh and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 287.97 mi (463.45 km).

Plattsburgh

#1 Plattsburgh

City in the state of New York, USA

Population11,823
Coordinates44.6994900, -73.4529100
Altitude42
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: Cornelia Street (-73.452918, 44.699527)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 524 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.48 gal
43.46 L · about $46.02
Round trip
$92.05
22.96 gal · 86.92 L
Estimated CO2
102 kg one way
Round trip: 204 kg / 450 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.02 $92.05
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.44 $102.88
Premium $4.86 $55.80 $111.61
Diesel $4.69 $53.89 $107.77

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Plattsburgh and Staten Island. The current time is 02:47:57.

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.