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

The driving distance from Saranac, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 14m 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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Road
328.59 mi
05h 37m
Flight
283.25 mi
455.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
283.25 mi
Kilometers
455.84 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
328.59 mi
Kilometers
528.82 km
Drive Time
05h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Fri, Apr 17, 10:58 PM EDT
Return by in Saranac
Sat, Apr 18, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saranac
2026-04-17T17:20
Arrive Staten Island
Fri, Apr 17, 10:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saranac
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Colonie
NY

Town in Albany County, New York, United States

From Saranac
168.2 mi
02h 48m
To Staten Island
160.4 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph N
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ganong Drive

    158 m · 25 sec · Ganong Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Umc Road

    102 m · 20 sec · Umc Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Water Street

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Water Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Military Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Military Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto State Route 3

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Route 3

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1575 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    2094 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    152 mi · 2 hr 57 min · Adirondack Northway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  12. 12

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

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

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

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  28. 28

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  31. 31

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  32. 32

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  34. 34

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  39. 39

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  40. 40

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  41. 41

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  43. 43

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saranac 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
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Adirondack Northway
152 mi · 46%
I 87 South
119 mi · 36%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 7%
Water Street
11.7 mi · 4%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 2%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Adirondack Northway

Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

152 mi · 02h 57m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
283.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Colonie
02h 48m from Saranac
Leave By
5:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Saranac and Chance Rain Showers near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 328.6 miles (528.8 km) and usually takes 05h 37m 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?

Colonie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.2 miles from Saranac and 160.4 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 283.2 miles (455.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.4 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 5:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.46 one way or $92.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Saranac and Chance Rain Showers near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Colonie

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 Colonie and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Lot
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

City Hall Lot

Schenectady , NY
407 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Rating 3.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Albany City Hall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

Albany City Hall

Albany , NY
24 Eagle St, Albany, NY 12207
Rating 4.0/5 68 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

11 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Schenectady

14 mi away
332 Erie Blvd.
RAIL

Amsterdam station

40 mi away
Railroad St. & West Main Ave.
BUS

Saratoga Springs, NY

40 mi away
267 Union Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saranac and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 283.25 mi (455.84 km).

Saranac

#1 Saranac

Human settlement in Clinton County, New York, United States of America

Population3,918
Coordinates44.6514300, -73.7434800
Altitude243
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: Ganong Drive (-73.743577, 44.651503)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 529 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.59 gal
43.89 L · about $46.46
Round trip
$92.93
23.18 gal · 87.78 L
Estimated CO2
103 kg one way
Round trip: 206 kg / 454 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $46.46 $92.93
Mid-grade $4.48 $51.93 $103.87
Premium $4.86 $56.34 $112.68
Diesel $4.69 $54.40 $108.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Saranac and Staten Island. The current time is 17:20:55.

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.