How far is Stony Brook, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from Stony Brook, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Stony Brook and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Stony Brook and Staten Island.
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Start on Cedar Street
20 m · 2 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn left onto Christian Avenue
2555 ft · 51 sec · Christian Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Country Road
1.1 km · 1 min · North Country Road
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Continue on Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Smithtown-Port Jefferson Road
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Turn slight left onto North Country Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Country Road
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Continue on Hauppauge Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Hauppauge Road
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Continue on Hauppauge Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Hauppauge Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road
128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
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Turn right onto LIE North Service Road
2816 ft · 54 sec · LIE North Service Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 West: New York
1303 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
37.6 mi · 51 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Brooklyn
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn, 48th Street
569 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West: Brooklyn
2055 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway
3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Staten Island Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road
1452 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on Reon Avenue
121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue
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Continue on Reon Avenue
109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue
618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue
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Turn left onto Manor Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road
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Continue on Manor Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Turn left onto Kensico Street
1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue
87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue
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Turn right onto Cotter Avenue
1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue
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Continue on Corona Avenue
869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue
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Turn right onto Croft Court
45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Stony Brook and Staten Island.
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
37.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 Showers Likely leaving Stony Brook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Stony Brook to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
North Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.6 miles from Stony Brook and 41.6 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.90 one way or $21.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Stony Brook and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Staten Island.
Stop Ideas Near North Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Hills.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Stony Brook and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 58 mi (93.35 km).
#1 Stony Brook
Public university in Stony Brook, New York, United States
| Population | 13,740 |
| Coordinates | 40.9256500, -73.1409400 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Staten Island
The fifth most populous borough of New York City.
| Population | 474,558 |
| Coordinates | 40.5623300, -74.1398600 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $13.22 | $26.44 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.77 | $25.54 |
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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