How far is Staten Island, NY from Lake Carmel, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Lake Carmel, NY is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 14m 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
85.36 mi
02h 07m
Flight
66.76 mi
107.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
66.76 mi
Kilometers
107.44 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.36 mi
Kilometers
137.38 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-04-22T21:14
Arrive Lake Carmel
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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
Eastchester
NY

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Staten Island
42.7 mi
01h 03m
To Lake Carmel
42.7 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Lake Carmel.

  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

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard

    786 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East

    79 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 678: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Whitestone Bridge

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto Whitestone Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Whitestone Expressway

  24. 24

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  25. 25

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    16 mi · 23 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 684 North: Brewster

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  28. 28

    Merge slight right

    26.2 mi · 30 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 84 West: Newburgh

    1426 ft · 1 min

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 8 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 311: Lake Carmel, Patterson

    1237 ft · 35 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto State Highway 311

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Highway 311

  34. 34

    Continue on Snadbeck Avenue

    140 m · 12 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto State Highway 52

    77 m · 5 sec · State Highway 52

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Snadbeck Avenue

    539 ft · 11 sec · Snadbeck Avenue

  37. 37

    Continue on State Highway 52

    562 ft · 12 sec · State Highway 52

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Barrett Hill Road

    738 ft · 36 sec · Barrett Hill Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Worthington Drive West

    715 ft · 32 sec · Worthington Drive West

  40. 40

    Turn slight right onto Waccabuc Road

    54 m · 10 sec · Waccabuc Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Coleman Road

    23 m · 3 sec · Coleman Road

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coleman Road

Car Route Details

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

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
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 684 North
28.6 mi · 33%
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi · 19%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9.39 mi · 11%
I 84 West
6.53 mi · 8%
Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 6%
Staten Island Expressway
3.28 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 684 North

Merge slight right

26.2 mi · 00h 30m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
66.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eastchester
01h 03m from Staten Island
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Staten Island and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Carmel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Lake Carmel?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Eastchester is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.7 miles from Staten Island and 42.7 miles from Lake Carmel.

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

The direct path is about 66.7 miles (107.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.07 one way or $24.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Staten Island and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Carmel.

Stop Ideas Near Eastchester

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 Eastchester and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Eastchester
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Eastchester
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

5 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

24 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

27 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Lake Carmel. Straight-line distance: 66.76 mi (107.44 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Lake Carmel

#2 Lake Carmel

Census-designated place in Putnam County, New York

Population8,282
Coordinates41.4614800, -73.6709600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: Lake Carmel (-73.67096, 41.46148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $12.07
Round trip
$24.13
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.07 $24.13
Mid-grade $4.48 $13.49 $26.98
Premium $4.86 $14.63 $29.26
Diesel $4.69 $14.13 $28.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and Lake Carmel. The current time is 21:14:56.

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.