How far is Staten Island, NY from Inwood, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Inwood, NY is about 31.9 miles (51.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and Inwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Inwood.
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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
1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Brielle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
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Turn left onto Bradley Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Bradley Avenue
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Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue
111 m · 9 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth
739 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Bayonne Bridge
4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge
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Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel
1259 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard
2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel
2028 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1825 ft · 59 sec · 76th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
3087 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
694 ft · 16 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Bergen Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
2392 ft · 45 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, West 178th Street
571 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on West 178th Street
1317 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Broadway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Inwood.
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.
Bayonne Bridge
Continue on Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Clear leaving Staten Island and Clear near Inwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Inwood?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.4 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Staten Island and 16 miles from Inwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.53 one way or $9.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Staten Island and Clear near Inwood.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Inwood. Straight-line distance: 23.74 mi (38.21 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 Inwood
City in New York County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656600, -73.9268000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inwood (-73.9268, 40.86566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.01 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.06 | $10.13 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.30 | $10.61 |
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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