How far is Staten Island, NY from South Farmingdale, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to South Farmingdale, NY is about 49.4 miles (79.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.3 miles (61.6 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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.
The most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and South Farmingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and South Farmingdale.
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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
20.8 mi · 31 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 110 North: Huntington
881 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1412 ft · 27 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Staples Street
29 m · 3 sec · Staples Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Staples Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and South Farmingdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
20.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Sunny near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to South Farmingdale?
The road trip is about 49.4 miles (79.5 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?
Queens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Staten Island and 24.7 miles from South Farmingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.3 miles (61.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 $6.98 one way or $13.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Staten Island is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Queens
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and South Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 38.28 mi (61.61 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 South Farmingdale
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 14,486 |
| Coordinates | 40.7206600, -73.4401200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Farmingdale (-73.44012, 40.72066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.80 | $15.59 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.46 | $16.92 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
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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