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

The driving distance from Sidney, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 182 miles (292.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (221 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.02 mi
03h 31m
Flight
137.35 mi
221.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.35 mi
Kilometers
221.04 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.02 mi
Kilometers
292.93 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-19T05:44
Arrive Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Wurtsboro
NY

City in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America

From Sidney
96.4 mi
01h 45m
To Staten Island
85.6 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 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 Sidney and Staten Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    540 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto River Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · River Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 8

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 8

  4. 4

    Continue on Airport Road

    2268 ft · 29 sec · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 8

    19 mi · 22 min · State Highway 8

  6. 6

    Continue on Oak Street

    1409 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  7. 7

    Continue on State Highway 10

    2251 ft · 45 sec · State Highway 10

  8. 8

    Take the exit left toward NY 17 East

    1287 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    105.1 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

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

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  13. 13

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

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  22. 22

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  26. 26

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

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

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  29. 29

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  30. 30

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  33. 33

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  34. 34

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  35. 35

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

    1134 ft · 29 sec

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  40. 40

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  41. 41

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  42. 42

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  44. 44

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
105 mi · 58%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 12%
State Highway 8
19.9 mi · 11%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 8%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

105 mi · 02h 11m

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.7 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wurtsboro
01h 45m from Sidney
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sidney 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 Sidney to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 182 miles (292.9 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Wurtsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Sidney and 85.6 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (221 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.7 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.74 one way or $51.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wurtsboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wurtsboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

48 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

59 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

66 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

86 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 137.35 mi (221.04 km).

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#1 Sidney

Town in Delaware County, New York, United States of America

Population3,557
Coordinates42.3148000, -75.3915700
Altitude302
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: East Main Street (-75.391515, 42.314832)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $25.74
Round trip
$51.48
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $25.74 $51.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $28.77 $57.54
Premium $4.86 $31.21 $62.42
Diesel $4.69 $30.14 $60.27

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 Sidney and Staten Island. The current time is 05:44:43.

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.