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

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Brunswick, NY is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
176.36 mi
03h 50m
Flight
153.12 mi
246.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.12 mi
Kilometers
246.42 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.36 mi
Kilometers
283.83 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brunswick
Sun, May 31, 3:47 PM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Sun, May 31, 7:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-05-31T11:56
Arrive Brunswick
Sun, May 31, 3:47 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 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
9:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staten Island
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
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Staten Island
88.2 mi
01h 55m
To Brunswick
88.2 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
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
Destination
70°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Croft Court

    45 m · 14 sec · Croft Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 38 sec · Corona Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 1 min · Cotter Avenue

  4. 4

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

    87 m · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road

    3182 ft · 1 min · Richmond Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Richmond Road

    136 m · 14 sec · Richmond Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth

    739 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

    2521 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  16. 16

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  26. 26

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  37. 37

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    111.7 mi · 2 hr 9 min

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward I 787, US 9W: Albany, Troy

    1351 ft · 50 sec

  41. 41

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  42. 42

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 378 East: South Troy

    2648 ft · 46 sec

  43. 43

    Turn straight

    3145 ft · 2 min

  44. 44

    Continue on Burden Avenue

    1490 ft · 44 sec · Burden Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn slight right onto 4th Street

    1.6 km · 3 min · 4th Street

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    705 ft · 22 sec · Jefferson Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    1050 ft · 30 sec · Hill Street

  48. 48

    Continue on Spring Avenue

    911 ft · 31 sec · Spring Avenue

  49. 49

    Turn left onto Linden Avenue

    2381 ft · 1 min · Linden Avenue

  50. 50

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

    151 m · 19 sec · Pawling Avenue

  51. 51

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Brunswick Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Brunswick Road

  52. 52

    Continue on State Highway 2

    1270 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 2

  53. 53

    Turn right onto White Church Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · White Church Road

  54. 54

    Turn slight left

    43 m · 10 sec

  55. 55

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
55 steps
22 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
112 mi · 63%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 13%
I 787
6.19 mi · 4%
Brunswick Road
4.86 mi · 3%
Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 3%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

112 mi · 02h 09m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
153.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 55m from Staten Island
Leave By
9:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Staten Island and Partly Sunny near Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.3 miles (283.8 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Staten Island and 88.2 miles from Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 153.1 miles (246.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 9:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.94 one way or $49.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Staten Island and Partly Sunny near Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Plattekill

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plattekill, 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 Plattekill.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

35 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

50 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 153.12 mi (246.42 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Brunswick

#2 Brunswick

Town in New York

Population13,048
Coordinates42.7359100, -73.5615000
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: Brunswick (-73.5615, 42.73591)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.22 gal
23.56 L · about $24.94
Round trip
$49.87
12.44 gal · 47.12 L
Estimated CO2
55.3 kg one way
Round trip: 110.6 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $24.94 $49.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $27.87 $55.74
Premium $4.86 $30.24 $60.47
Diesel $4.69 $29.20 $58.39

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 Staten Island and Brunswick. The current time is 11:56:38.

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.