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

The driving distance from Russell, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
363.45 mi
06h 30m
Flight
272.1 mi
437.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.1 mi
Kilometers
437.9 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
363.45 mi
Kilometers
584.91 km
Drive Time
06h 30m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, May 31, 7:18 AM EDT
Return by in Russell
Sun, May 31, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-05-31T00:48
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, May 31, 7:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russell
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Scotia
NY

Village in Schenectady County, New York, United States

From Russell
182.7 mi
03h 15m
To Staten Island
180.7 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
50°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pyrites Russell Road

    35 m · 5 sec · Pyrites Russell Road

  2. 2

    Continue on County Road 24

    8.6 mi · 12 min · County Road 24

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    3050 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · New Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gouverneur Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Gouverneur Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 58

    6.7 mi · 10 min · State Highway 58

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Balmat-Fowler Road

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Balmat-Fowler Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Highway 812

    7.9 mi · 9 min · State Highway 812

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 812

    1770 ft · 34 sec · State Highway 812

  10. 10

    Continue on State Street

    2079 ft · 59 sec · State Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 3

    2.9 mi · 4 min · State Route 3

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Indian River Road

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Indian River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Indian River Road

    10.4 mi · 13 min · Indian River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Highway 812

    8.4 mi · 11 min · State Highway 812

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ross Road

    2675 ft · 1 min · Ross Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Bea Luck Road

    19.6 mi · 23 min · Bea Luck Road

  20. 20

    Continue on State Highway 12

    1.2 km · 52 sec · State Highway 12

  21. 21

    Continue on Erwin Parkway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Erwin Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on State Highway 12

    22 mi · 31 min · State Highway 12

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right

    1572 ft · 38 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto State Route 49

    2039 ft · 27 sec · State Route 49

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    998 ft · 13 sec

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Genesee Street South

    840 ft · 18 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 90

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 90 East

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    83.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min · New York State Thruway

  30. 30

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    118.2 mi · 2 hr 16 min · New York State Thruway

  31. 31

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  32. 32

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  33. 33

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  36. 36

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  37. 37

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  38. 38

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  40. 40

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  41. 41

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  44. 44

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

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

  45. 45

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  46. 46

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  47. 47

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  48. 48

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  49. 49

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  50. 50

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  51. 51

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  52. 52

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  53. 53

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  54. 54

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  55. 55

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  56. 56

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  57. 57

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  58. 58

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  59. 59

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  60. 60

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  61. 61

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  62. 62

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  63. 63

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  64. 64

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
64 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
6 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
202 mi · 56%
State Highway 12
23.1 mi · 6%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 6%
Bea Luck Road
19.6 mi · 5%
State Highway 812
16.7 mi · 5%
Indian River Road
16.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+91.3 mi
272.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotia
03h 15m from Russell
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Russell and Clear near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 363.4 miles (584.9 km) and usually takes 06h 30m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Scotia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 182.7 miles from Russell and 180.7 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 272.1 miles (437.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 91.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $51.44 one way or $102.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 114 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Russell and Clear near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Scotia

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 Scotia and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 4.7 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Amsterdam City Hall

Amsterdam , NY
61 Church St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Rating 4.1/5 20 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotia.

RAIL

Schenectady

2 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

24 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

27 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Saratoga Springs station

31 mi away
26 Station Lane

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 272.1 mi (437.9 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Russell

Town in New York, USA

Population1,767
Coordinates44.4295100, -75.1499300
Altitude188
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: Pyrites Russell Road (-75.149732, 44.429523)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 585 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.83 gal
48.55 L · about $51.44
Round trip
$102.87
25.66 gal · 97.1 L
Estimated CO2
114 kg one way
Round trip: 228 kg / 503 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $51.44 $102.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $57.49 $114.98
Premium $4.86 $62.37 $124.73
Diesel $4.69 $60.22 $120.45

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Staten Island. The current time is 00:48:08.

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.