How far is Staten Island, NY from Charleston, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Charleston, NY is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ontario County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Charleston.
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Start on Croft Court
45 m · 14 sec · Croft Court
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Turn left onto Corona Avenue
869 ft · 38 sec · Corona Avenue
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Continue on Cotter Avenue
1585 ft · 1 min · Cotter Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
2862 ft · 2 min · Clarke Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left onto Drumgoole Road West
857 ft · 25 sec · Drumgoole Road West
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Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Korean War Veterans Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Maguire Avenue, Bloomingdale Road, Arthur Kill Road
1220 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Drumgoole Road West
841 ft · 23 sec · Drumgoole Road West
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Continue on Drumgoole Road West
1091 ft · 29 sec · Drumgoole Road West
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Continue on Veterans Road East
1.3 km · 2 min · Veterans Road East
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Turn left onto Sharrotts Road
1.2 km · 3 min · Sharrotts Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road
579 ft · 21 sec · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left
7 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Charleston.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Korean War Veterans Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Korean War Veterans Parkway
2.74 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Staten Island and Mostly Clear near Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Charleston?
The road trip is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Staten Island and 3.9 miles from Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.16 one way or $2.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Staten Island and Mostly Clear near Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Charleston. Straight-line distance: 5.42 mi (8.72 km).
#1 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 474,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.5623300, -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Charleston
Charleston is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5367700, -74.2373700 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Charleston (-74.23737, 40.53677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.29 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $1.42 | $2.84 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
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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