How far is Unionport, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from Unionport, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.74 mi
01h 13m
Flight
23.78 mi
38.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.78 mi
Kilometers
38.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.74 mi
Kilometers
51.08 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Fri, Nov 6, 11:41 AM EST
Return by in Unionport
Fri, Nov 6, 12:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unionport
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Staten Island
Fri, Nov 6, 11:41 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unionport
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
New York City
NY

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

From Unionport
16.2 mi
00h 36m
To Staten Island
15.5 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
68°F
Today
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 9:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Unionport and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Bruckner Expressway

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Bruckner Expressway

  2. 2

    Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    5.7 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    5.6 mi · 9 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1005 ft · 17 sec · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Gowanus Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Gowanus Expressway

    3210 ft · 49 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  11. 11

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Slosson Avenue, Todt Hill Road

    1452 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

    618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Manor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Manor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Clarke Avenue

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
5.81 mi · 18%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
5.73 mi · 18%
Gowanus Expressway
4.68 mi · 15%
Bruckner Expressway
4.15 mi · 13%
Staten Island Expressway
2.93 mi · 9%
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.31 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

5.73 mi · 00h 09m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New York City
00h 36m from Unionport
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Unionport and Rain near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Unionport to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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 16.2 miles from Unionport and 15.5 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.84 one way or $9.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Unionport and Rain near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near New York City

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 New York City and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 1 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 3.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 1.1 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 New York City.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unionport and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 23.78 mi (38.27 km).

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#1 Unionport

Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County, New York, this residential neighborhood sits at a low elevation of approximately 36 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.8273200, -73.8501300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Staten Island

#2 Staten Island

The fifth most populous borough of New York City.

Population474,558
Coordinates40.5623300, -74.1398600
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: I 278 West (-73.850123, 40.827292)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.12 gal
4.24 L · about $4.84
Round trip
$9.69
2.24 gal · 8.48 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 19.9 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $4.84 $9.69
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.47 $10.93
Premium $5.28 $5.92 $11.83
Diesel $6.48 $7.26 $14.51

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 · Nov 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Unionport and Staten Island. The current time is 10:27:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.