How far is Staten Island, NY from Thomaston, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Thomaston, NY is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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 03m.
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 city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and Thomaston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Thomaston.
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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
6.1 mi · 10 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
558 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
636 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead, 48th Street
94 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island, Riverhead
1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Eastern Long Island
2657 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.7 mi · 16 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
1634 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
532 ft · 24 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Lakeville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Lakeville Road
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
1535 ft · 33 sec · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Susquehanna Avenue
768 ft · 32 sec · Susquehanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Spruce Street
857 ft · 40 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto Schenck Avenue
114 m · 16 sec · Schenck Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Linden Street
16 m · 2 sec · Linden Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Linden Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Thomaston.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Long Island Expressway
Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
10.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Staten Island and Rain Showers Likely near Thomaston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Thomaston?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Staten Island and 17.8 miles from Thomaston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Staten Island and Rain Showers Likely near Thomaston.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Thomaston. Straight-line distance: 27.17 mi (43.72 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 Thomaston
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
| Population | 2,602 |
| Coordinates | 40.7862100, -73.7137400 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thomaston (-73.71374, 40.78621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
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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