How far is Staten Island, NY from Great Kills, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Great Kills, NY is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
2.38 mi
00h 07m
Flight
0.83 mi
1.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
0.83 mi
Kilometers
1.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
2.38 mi
Kilometers
3.83 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Great Kills
Sat, Nov 7, 1:42 PM EST
Return by in Staten Island
Sat, Nov 7, 1:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-11-07T13:35
Arrive Great Kills
Sat, Nov 7, 1:42 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:07 AM to 7:07 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:16 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Staten Island
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bloomfield
NY

Human settlement in Ontario County, New York, United States of America

From Staten Island
1.2 mi
00h 03m
To Great Kills
1.2 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
Great Kills Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Great Kills.

  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

    2862 ft · 2 min · Clarke Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arthur Kill Road

    1 km · 2 min · Arthur Kill Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Giffords Lane

    1.1 km · 2 min · Giffords Lane

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Giffords Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
291.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Giffords Lane
0.69 mi · 29%
Arthur Kill Road
0.65 mi · 27%
Clarke Avenue
0.54 mi · 23%
Cotter Avenue
0.3 mi · 13%
Corona Avenue
0.16 mi · 7%
Croft Court
0.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Giffords Lane

Turn left onto Giffords Lane

0.69 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
0.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 03m from Staten Island
Leave By
8:16 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Staten Island and Mostly Clear near Great Kills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Great Kills?

The road trip is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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 1.2 miles from Staten Island and 1.2 miles from Great Kills.

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

The direct path is about 0.8 miles (1.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:16 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.34 one way or $0.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Staten Island and Mostly Clear near Great Kills.

Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield

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 Bloomfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

14 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Great Kills. Straight-line distance: 0.83 mi (1.33 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
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#2 Great Kills

Great Kills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5542700, -74.1515300
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: Great Kills (-74.15153, 40.55427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.08 gal
0.32 L · about $0.34
Round trip
$0.69
0.16 gal · 0.64 L
Estimated CO2
0.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1.4 kg / 3 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $0.34 $0.69
Mid-grade $4.86 $0.39 $0.78
Premium $5.25 $0.42 $0.84
Diesel $6.46 $0.52 $1.03

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and Great Kills. The current time is 13:35:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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