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

The driving distance from Poestenkill, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150 miles (241.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 29m 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
177.66 mi
03h 14m
Flight
150.01 mi
241.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.01 mi
Kilometers
241.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.66 mi
Kilometers
285.91 km
Drive Time
03h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Return by in Poestenkill
Wed, Apr 15, 12:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Poestenkill
2026-04-15T06:05
Arrive Staten Island
Wed, Apr 15, 9:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Poestenkill
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Poestenkill
89 mi
01h 37m
To Staten Island
88.7 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Round Top Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Round Top Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Reichard Lake Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Reichard Lake Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Reichards Lake Road

    1576 ft · 33 sec · Reichards Lake Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 West: Albany

    1755 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787: Albany, Troy

    844 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 787 South: Albany

    2558 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on I 87 Toll: New York State Thruway

    3231 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York, Massachusetts Turnpike, Exits 22-1

    2725 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    111.2 mi · 2 hr 8 min · New York State Thruway

  14. 14

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  23. 23

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  27. 27

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

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

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  30. 30

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  34. 34

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  36. 36

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  43. 43

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  47. 47

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Poestenkill 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
47 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
7 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
111 mi · 63%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 13%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 3%
I 787 South
3.3 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

111 mi · 02h 08m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
150 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 37m from Poestenkill
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Poestenkill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 177.6 miles (285.9 km) and usually takes 03h 14m 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 89 miles from Poestenkill and 88.7 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 150 miles (241.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.14 one way or $50.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Poestenkill and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Poestenkill and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 150.01 mi (241.41 km).

Poestenkill

#1 Poestenkill

Town in New York, USA

Population4,479
Coordinates42.6903600, -73.5645600
Altitude146
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 (-73.564645, 42.690303)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.73 L · about $25.14
Round trip
$50.27
12.54 gal · 47.46 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.14 $50.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.10 $56.19
Premium $4.86 $30.48 $60.96
Diesel $4.69 $29.43 $58.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Poestenkill and Staten Island. The current time is 06:05:52.

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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.