How far is Riverdale, NY from Staten Island, NY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Riverdale and Staten Island is 26.37 miles (42.44 km).
Flight distance from Riverdale, NY to Staten Island, NY is 26.37 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 04 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Riverdale, New York to Staten Island, New York is: 37.53 miles (60.4 km) by car.
Driving from Riverdale to Staten Island will take approximately 00 hours 58 minutes.
#1 Riverdale
| Population | |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°54'2"N 73°54'23"W |
| Latitude | 40.9005600 |
| Longitude | -73.9063900 |
| Altitude | 55 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City. It is located on the southern tip of the island of Manhattan. Staten Island is known for its ferry service to Manhattan, its green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Staten Island Zoo and the Staten Island Museum.
| Population | 474558 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 40°33'44"N 74°8'23"W |
| Latitude | 40.5623300 |
| Longitude | -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Staten Island: Croft Court (-74.139857,40.562329)
Estimated Travel Time Between Riverdale and Staten Island
The distance between Riverdale and Staten Island is 60 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 40 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Riverdale and Staten Island. The current time is 10:09:59.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01 hours 15 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 56 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 45 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 37 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 32 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 28 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 5.01 liters (1.32 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Riverdale and Staten Island.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Riverdale to Staten Island is $4.98 (diesel $6.22).
New York gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.76 | $4.27 | $4.64 | $4.69 |
| Total | $4.98 | $5.65 | $6.15 | $6.22 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in New York ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.764 (Diesel $4.694) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 24, 2025.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Riverdale and Staten Island (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Astoria, NY to Riverdale 11.49 miles (18 km)
Driving distance from Washington Heights, NY to Riverdale 5.28 miles (9 km)
