How far is Rochester, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Rochester, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Steuben County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rochester and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rochester and Staten Island.
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Start on South Plymouth Avenue
1139 ft · 34 sec · South Plymouth Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 490 East
1070 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 90 East: Albany
3238 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi · 35 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 414: Waterloo, Clyde
2420 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right
100 m · 8 sec
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Continue on State Route 414
1557 ft · 35 sec · State Route 414
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Turn left
4.1 mi · 7 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Auburn Road
1.9 mi · 2 min · Auburn Road
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Continue on Clark Street Road
9.6 mi · 11 min · Clark Street Road
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Turn right onto State Street
69 m · 12 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Dill Street
720 ft · 22 sec · Dill Street
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Continue on Loop Road
140 m · 17 sec · Loop Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on West Genesee Street Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Genesee Street Road
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Turn right onto East Lake Street
2676 ft · 45 sec · East Lake Street
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Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi · 14 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi · 7 min · State Route 41
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Continue on East Lake Road
2904 ft · 49 sec · East Lake Road
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Continue on State Highway 41
9.8 mi · 14 min · State Highway 41
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Turn right onto North West Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · North West Street
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Take the ramp left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Binghamton
1396 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
45.4 mi · 54 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South, US 6 East: Carbondale, Mt Pocono
1.2 km · 1 min
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
46.1 mi · 59 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 Rochester and Staten Island.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 81 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Rochester 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 Rochester to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 353.4 miles (568.7 km) and usually takes 05h 35m 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?
Riverside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.4 miles from Rochester and 195 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 253.1 miles (407.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 100.3 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 5:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.99 one way or $99.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rochester and Mostly Sunny near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near Riverside
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 Riverside.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rochester and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 253.08 mi (407.3 km).
#1 Rochester
County seat of Monroe County, New York, United States
| Population | 7,202 |
| Coordinates | 43.1547800, -77.6155600 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| 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: 569 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 24m |
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 | $49.99 | $99.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $55.88 | $111.76 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $60.62 | $121.23 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $58.53 | $117.07 |
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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