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

The driving distance from Ronkonkoma, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 71.5 miles (115 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.48 mi
01h 56m
Flight
56.6 mi
91.09 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.6 mi
Kilometers
91.09 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.48 mi
Kilometers
115.04 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Return by in Ronkonkoma
Sun, Apr 19, 4:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ronkonkoma
2026-04-19T00:21
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 2:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ronkonkoma
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lake Success
NY

Village in Nassau County, Long Island, New York

From Ronkonkoma
33.4 mi
00h 58m
To Staten Island
38 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ronkonkoma Avenue

    611 ft · 21 sec · Ronkonkoma Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Express Drive North

    56 m · 4 sec · Express Drive North

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 west: New York

    1062 ft · 28 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    43.6 mi · 59 min · Long Island Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn

    1.6 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street

    569 ft · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn

    2055 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway

    3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  14. 14

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

    1452 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

    618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Manor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Manor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  25. 25

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ronkonkoma and Staten Island.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Island Expressway
43.6 mi · 61%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7.78 mi · 11%
Gowanus Expressway
4.68 mi · 7%
Staten Island Expressway
2.93 mi · 4%
Manor Road
2.07 mi · 3%
I 278 West
1.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

43.6 mi · 00h 59m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
56.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Success
00h 58m from Ronkonkoma
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ronkonkoma 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 Ronkonkoma to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 71.5 miles (115 km) and usually takes 01h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lake Success is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Ronkonkoma and 38 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 56.6 miles (91.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.10 one way or $20.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Ronkonkoma and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Success

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 Lake Success and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 12 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Lake Success
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Success.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

17 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

34 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ronkonkoma and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 56.6 mi (91.09 km).

Ronkonkoma

#1 Ronkonkoma

Hamlet and census-designated place on Long Island in the Town of Islip, New York, United States

Population19,082
Coordinates40.8153800, -73.1123300
Altitude34
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: Ronkonkoma Avenue (-73.112308, 40.815382)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.52 gal
9.55 L · about $10.10
Round trip
$20.21
5.04 gal · 19.1 L
Estimated CO2
22.4 kg one way
Round trip: 44.8 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.10 $20.21
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.29 $22.58
Premium $4.86 $12.25 $24.50
Diesel $4.69 $11.83 $23.66

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ronkonkoma and Staten Island. The current time is 00:21:45.

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.