How far is Staten Island, NY from New Hempstead, NY?

The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to New Hempstead, NY is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
51.12 mi
01h 16m
Flight
40.97 mi
65.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.97 mi
Kilometers
65.93 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.12 mi
Kilometers
82.27 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Return by in Staten Island
Sat, Apr 18, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Staten Island
2026-04-18T09:38
Arrive New Hempstead
Sat, Apr 18, 10:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Staten Island
25.5 mi
00h 38m
To New Hempstead
25.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and New Hempstead.

  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

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bradley Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Gannon Avenue

    111 m · 9 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Staten Island Expressway, Goethals Bridge, Elizabeth

    739 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge

    2521 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Bayonne Bridge

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Bayonne Bridge

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 78 Toll, NJTP: Newark, Holland Tunnel

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Port Jersey Boulevard

    2225 ft · 27 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East, NJTP East: Holland Tunnel

    2028 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  21. 21

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    2.3 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    569 ft · 27 sec · Jersey Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  25. 25

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  26. 26

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  35. 35

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2317 ft · 57 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.7 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  37. 37

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 287 East: New York City

    2600 ft · 1 min

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Nanuet

    2339 ft · 54 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto South Pascack Road

    929 ft · 30 sec · South Pascack Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Forman Road

    906 ft · 27 sec · Forman Road

  41. 41

    Take the ramp straight toward Forman Road

    16 m · 8 sec · Forman Road

  42. 42

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  43. 43

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  44. 44

    Continue on State Highway 45

    25 m · 2 sec · State Highway 45

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 45

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
10.7 mi · 21%
NJ 17 North
9.62 mi · 19%
Bayonne Bridge
4.63 mi · 9%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.35 mi · 9%
South Main Street
2.9 mi · 6%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.7 mi · 00h 12m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 38m from Staten Island
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Staten Island and Partly Sunny near New Hempstead.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to New Hempstead?

The road trip is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Staten Island and 25.5 miles from New Hempstead.

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

The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Staten Island and Partly Sunny near New Hempstead.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.6 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 Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and New Hempstead. Straight-line distance: 40.97 mi (65.93 km).

Staten Island

#1 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
New Hempstead

#2 New Hempstead

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population5,456
Coordinates41.1498200, -74.0337500
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
Start: Staten Island (-74.13986, 40.56233)
End: New Hempstead (-74.03375, 41.14982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.8 gal
6.83 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.43
3.6 gal · 13.66 L
Estimated CO2
16 kg one way
Round trip: 32 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.22 $14.43
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.07 $16.13
Premium $4.86 $8.75 $17.50
Diesel $4.69 $8.45 $16.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Staten Island and New Hempstead. The current time is 09:38:15.

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.