How far is Staten Island, NY from Medford, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Medford, NY is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Medford.
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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
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
18.8 mi · 28 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
39.5 mi · 53 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue
844 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South
749 ft · 26 sec · Sunrise Service Road South
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Turn left onto Medford Avenue
911 ft · 23 sec · Medford Avenue
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Continue on Route 112
2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 112
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Turn left onto Long Island Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Long Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
39.5 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Staten Island and Sunny near Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Medford?
The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.3 miles from Staten Island and 36.5 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Staten Island and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Baldwin
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 Baldwin.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Medford. Straight-line distance: 62.26 mi (100.2 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 Medford
Medford is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8176000, -73.0001100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-73.00011, 40.8176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 117 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $4.29 | $11.03 | $22.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $12.48 | $24.95 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $13.50 | $27.00 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $16.60 | $33.19 |
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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