How far is University Heights, NY from Staten Island, NY?
The driving distance from University Heights, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m 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.
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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 01m.
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 University Heights and Staten Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University Heights and Staten Island.
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Start on West 183rd Street
154 m · 28 sec · West 183rd Street
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Turn right onto University Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Bridge
2156 ft · 1 min · Washington Bridge
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
1434 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
549 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
2220 ft · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South, US 9 South: Palisades Park
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Bergen Boulevard
3.2 mi · 5 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto 76th Street
1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street
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Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
5 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
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Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1387 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Take the exit slight left
72 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Jersey Avenue
141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct
125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne
2324 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard
1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way
109 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South
2973 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
2950 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue
1134 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue
60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue
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Turn right onto Bradley Avenue
3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue
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Turn left onto Rockland Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 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 University Heights and Staten Island.
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.
Tonnelle Avenue
Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue
5.04 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving University Heights and Sunny near Staten Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University Heights to Staten Island?
The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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 16.8 miles from University Heights and 18 miles from Staten Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around University Heights and Sunny near Staten Island.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University Heights and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 23.85 mi (38.39 km).
#1 University Heights
University Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8601000, -73.9093000 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| 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: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.62 | $13.24 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.01 | $16.01 |
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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