How far is Staten Island, NY from Dover Plains, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Dover Plains, NY is about 103 miles (165.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103 mi
02h 34m
Flight
86.56 mi
139.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.56 mi
Kilometers
139.31 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103 mi
Kilometers
165.77 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Thu, Apr 16, 6:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-04-16T13:38
Arrive Dover Plains
Thu, Apr 16, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Staten Island
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Purchase
NY

Hamlet in the town of Harrison, in Westchester County, New York

From Staten Island
51.5 mi
01h 17m
To Dover Plains
51.5 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Dover Plains.

  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

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Manor Road

    2 mi · 5 min · Manor Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Schmidts Lane

    1295 ft · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Slosson Avenue

    79 m · 10 sec · Slosson Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    703 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    786 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East

    79 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Whitestone Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Whitestone Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    25.3 mi · 39 min

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    1185 ft · 36 sec · Mill Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Market Street

    26 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
33 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
54.4 mi · 53%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 16%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9.39 mi · 9%
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 5%
Staten Island Expressway
3.28 mi · 3%
Whitestone Expressway
2.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Purchase
01h 17m from Staten Island
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Staten Island and Partly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Dover Plains?

The road trip is about 103 miles (165.8 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?

Purchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.5 miles from Staten Island and 51.5 miles from Dover Plains.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Staten Island and Partly Sunny near Dover Plains.

Stop Ideas Near Purchase

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 Purchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 5.8 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Purchase
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Purchase
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

14 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

15 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Dover Plains. Straight-line distance: 86.56 mi (139.31 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Dover Plains

#2 Dover Plains

Census-designated place in New York

Population1,323
Coordinates41.7412100, -73.5765200
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: Dover Plains (-73.57652, 41.74121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.64 gal
13.76 L · about $14.59
Round trip
$29.19
7.28 gal · 27.52 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.7 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $14.59 $29.19
Mid-grade $4.48 $16.31 $32.62
Premium $4.86 $17.69 $35.39
Diesel $4.69 $17.09 $34.17

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and Dover Plains. The current time is 13:38:45.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.