How far is Staten Island, NY from Forest Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Forest Hills, NY is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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.
Village in New York, United States
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 Staten Island and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Forest Hills.
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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
87 m · 13 sec · Clarke Avenue
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Turn right onto Kensico Street
1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Richmond Road
3182 ft · 1 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Richmond Road
136 m · 14 sec · Richmond Road
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Continue on Rockland Avenue
2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Manor Road
2 mi · 5 min · Manor Road
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Turn right onto Schmidts Lane
1295 ft · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane
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Turn left onto Slosson Avenue
79 m · 10 sec · Slosson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
703 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Metropolitan Avenue
539 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight left onto Rodney Street
763 ft · 17 sec · Rodney Street
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Turn right onto Metropolitan Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn right onto Vandervoort Avenue
72 m · 12 sec · Vandervoort Avenue
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Turn left onto Grand Street
759 ft · 26 sec · Grand Street
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Continue on Metropolitan Avenue
4.1 mi · 9 min · Metropolitan Avenue
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Turn left onto 70th Avenue
2142 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 70th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Forest Hills.
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.
Gowanus Expressway
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Staten Island and Sunny near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Staten Island and 12.7 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.5 miles (29.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.96 one way or $7.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Staten Island and Sunny near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 18.54 mi (29.84 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7162100, -73.8501400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-73.85014, 40.71621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.43 | $8.87 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.79 | $11.59 |
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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