How far is Selden, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Selden, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 61.5 miles (99 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Hamlet and village in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selden and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selden and Staten Island.
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Start on Middle Country Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Middle Country Road
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Take the ramp left toward CR 97 south: Blue Point
1193 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Nicolls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1815 ft · 50 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive North
758 ft · 14 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I-495 west: New York
892 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
46.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
1452 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Reon Avenue
121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue
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Continue on Reon Avenue
109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Turn left onto Manor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road
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Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
2653 ft · 1 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 Selden 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.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
46.4 mi · 01h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Selden and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selden to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 79.9 miles (128.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Roslyn Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Selden and 42.7 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 61.5 miles (99 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.31 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Selden and Partly Sunny near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near Roslyn Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roslyn Heights.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selden and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 61.53 mi (99.02 km).
#1 Selden
Town in Kansas
| Population | 19,851 |
| Coordinates | 40.8664900, -73.0356600 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.31 | $22.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.64 | $25.27 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.71 | $27.42 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $13.24 | $26.47 |
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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