How far is Staten Island, NY from Long Island City, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Long Island City, NY is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Village in New York, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and Long Island City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Long Island City.
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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
2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
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Turn right onto Manor Road
2 mi · 5 min · Manor Road
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Turn right onto Schmidts Lane
1295 ft · 42 sec · Schmidts Lane
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Turn left onto Slosson Avenue
79 m · 10 sec · Slosson Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 278 East: Staten Island Expressway, Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
703 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.5 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
149 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
83 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi · 4 min · McGuinness Boulevard South
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Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
2838 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge
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Turn slight right
121 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
811 ft · 23 sec · Jackson Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 47th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Long Island City.
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.
Gowanus Expressway
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
5.55 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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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 Long Island City?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Staten Island and 11.1 miles from Long Island City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Staten Island and Rain Showers near Long Island City.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Long Island City. Straight-line distance: 16.11 mi (25.92 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 Long Island City
Long Island City is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7448200, -73.9487500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Island City (-73.94875, 40.74482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.45 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.08 | $10.15 |
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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