How far is Staten Island, NY from Throgs Neck, NY?
The driving distance from Staten Island, NY to Throgs Neck, NY is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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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 02m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Staten Island and Throgs Neck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staten Island and Throgs Neck.
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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
7 mi · 10 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295: Bronx, Grand Central Parkway
707 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North: Bronx, Throgs Neck Bridge
1934 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Clearview Expressway
3.3 mi · 4 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
2775 ft · 48 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Staten Island and Throgs Neck.
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
7 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain leaving Staten Island and Rain near Throgs Neck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Staten Island to Throgs Neck?
The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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 18.4 miles from Staten Island and 18.5 miles from Throgs Neck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Staten Island and Rain near Throgs Neck.
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
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Staten Island and Throgs Neck. Straight-line distance: 24.59 mi (39.58 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 Throgs Neck
Situated in the southeastern corner of Bronx County, this narrow peninsula juts out where the East River meets Long Island Sound.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8226000, -73.8195800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Throgs Neck (-73.81958, 40.8226)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.31 | $5.60 | $11.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $6.33 | $12.66 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.41 | $16.82 |
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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