How far is Staten Island, NY from Fort Montgomery, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Fort Montgomery, NY is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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
68.87 mi
01h 35m
Flight
53.74 mi
86.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.74 mi
Kilometers
86.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.87 mi
Kilometers
110.83 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Sun, Apr 19, 6:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-04-19T03:15
Arrive Fort Montgomery
Sun, Apr 19, 4:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Staten Island
34.4 mi
00h 47m
To Fort Montgomery
34.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Fort Montgomery.

  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

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City, Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge

    1406 ft · 37 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  40. 40

    Take the exit slight right toward Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    916 ft · 22 sec

  41. 41

    Continue on Palisades Parkway North, Bear Mountain

    1286 ft · 32 sec

  42. 42

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    18.3 mi · 21 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  43. 43

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    528 ft · 8 sec

  44. 44

    Exit the rotary

    1.4 km · 1 min

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · United States Route 9W

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
8 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
19.2 mi · 28%
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 16%
NJ 17 North
9.62 mi · 14%
Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 7%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

18.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 47m from Staten Island
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Staten Island and Rain Showers near Fort Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Fort Montgomery?

The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.4 miles from Staten Island and 34.4 miles from Fort Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Fort Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 53.74 mi (86.49 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Fort Montgomery

#2 Fort Montgomery

Census-designated place in Orange County, New York

Population1,571
Coordinates41.3314800, -73.9868100
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: Fort Montgomery (-73.98681, 41.33148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 111 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.43 gal
9.2 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.48
4.86 gal · 18.4 L
Estimated CO2
21.6 kg one way
Round trip: 43.2 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $9.74 $19.48
Mid-grade $4.48 $10.89 $21.78
Premium $4.86 $11.81 $23.62
Diesel $4.69 $11.41 $22.81

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 Staten Island and Fort Montgomery. The current time is 03:15:13.

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.