How far is Staten Island, NY from Hillside, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Hillside, NY is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
25.12 mi
00h 55m
Flight
21.06 mi
33.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.06 mi
Kilometers
33.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillside
Wed, Apr 22, 6:39 PM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Wed, Apr 22, 7:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-04-22T17:43
Arrive Hillside
Wed, Apr 22, 6:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Staten Island
12.6 mi
00h 27m
To Hillside
12.6 mi
00h 27m

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Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Hillside.

  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

    1.5 km · 1 min · Gowanus Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 East

    1063 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    830 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    44 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    2 mi · 5 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 39th Street

    2269 ft · 57 sec · 39th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto 14th Avenue

    1281 ft · 35 sec · 14th Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Church Avenue

    3.2 mi · 8 min · Church Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kings Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    6.5 mi · 15 min · Jamaica Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jamaica Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jamaica Avenue
6.48 mi · 26%
Staten Island Expressway
3.28 mi · 13%
Church Avenue
3.22 mi · 13%
Fort Hamilton Parkway
2.15 mi · 9%
Manor Road
1.97 mi · 8%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Jamaica Avenue

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

6.48 mi · 00h 15m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 27m from Staten Island
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
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Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Hillside?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 12.6 miles from Hillside.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.2 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 4.9 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 7 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 5.1 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 Kensington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
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Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
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Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Hillside. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 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 Hillside

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

Population24,808
Coordinates40.7078800, -73.7868000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: Hillside (-73.7868, 40.70788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.14
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.57 $7.14
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.99 $7.98
Premium $4.86 $4.33 $8.65
Diesel $4.69 $4.18 $8.36

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and Hillside. The current time is 17:43:58.

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.