How far is Romulus, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Romulus, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 46m 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 04h 53m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Romulus and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Romulus and Staten Island.
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Start on Cayuga Street
36 m · 8 sec · Cayuga Street
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
5.3 mi · 9 min · State Highway 96
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Turn left onto North Town Line Road
148 m · 14 sec · North Town Line Road
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Continue on State Highway 96
3 mi · 4 min · State Highway 96
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Turn left onto Center Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto State Highway 89
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Highway 89
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Turn right onto County Road 141
1.4 km · 1 min · County Road 141
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Continue on Powell Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Powell Road
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Turn left onto State Highway 96
4 mi · 6 min · State Highway 96
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
704 ft · 12 sec · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Trumansburg Road
8.7 mi · 13 min · Trumansburg Road
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Continue on Cliff Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Cliff Street
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Continue on West Buffalo Street
871 ft · 22 sec · West Buffalo Street
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Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
159 m · 25 sec · Taughannock Boulevard
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Turn left onto West State Street
155 m · 11 sec · West State Street
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Turn right onto South Fulton Street
105 m · 13 sec · South Fulton Street
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Turn left onto West Green Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Green Street
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Continue on East State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East State Street
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Continue on Slaterville Road
11.1 mi · 17 min · Slaterville Road
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Continue on State Highway 79
15.2 mi · 17 min · State Highway 79
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn right
1 km · 48 sec
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Take the exit left toward I 81 South
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 25 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 Romulus and Staten Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Romulus and Rain Showers Likely near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Romulus to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424.1 km) and usually takes 04h 53m 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 128.8 miles from Romulus and 134.7 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.5 miles (330.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58 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 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.28 one way or $74.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Romulus and Rain Showers Likely 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.
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Poughkeepsie station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Romulus and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 205.48 mi (330.69 km).
#1 Romulus
Town in Seneca County, New York
| Population | 4,143 |
| Coordinates | 42.7522900, -76.8335700 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
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 | $37.28 | $74.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $41.67 | $83.35 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $45.21 | $90.41 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $43.65 | $87.31 |
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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