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

The driving distance from Walden, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.15 mi
01h 56m
Flight
69.06 mi
111.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.06 mi
Kilometers
111.14 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.15 mi
Kilometers
143.48 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Return by in Walden
Thu, Apr 23, 2:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walden
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Staten Island
Thu, Apr 23, 12:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walden
9:30 PM EDT
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
Airmont
NY

City in Rockland County, New York, United States of America

From Walden
45 mi
00h 58m
To Staten Island
44.1 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Wednesday
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bank Street

    8 m · 3 sec · Bank Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    125 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto State Highway 17K

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Highway 17K

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 84 East: Newburgh Beacon Bridge

    1494 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87: New York State Thruway Toll, Albany, New York City

    2718 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    130 m · 10 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 South: New York City

    3062 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    29 mi · 34 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

    4.7 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440 South: Chosin Few Way

    109 m · 9 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  30. 30

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Bradley Avenue

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  38. 38

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  40. 40

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  42. 42

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walden 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
44 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
29 mi · 33%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 25%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 6%
State Highway 17K
4.9 mi · 5%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 5%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

29 mi · 00h 34m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Airmont
00h 58m from Walden
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Walden and Rain Showers Likely near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Airmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Walden and 44.1 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Walden and Rain Showers Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Airmont

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Airmont, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Airmont.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

22 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

35 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walden and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 69.06 mi (111.14 km).

Walden

#1 Walden

Village in the Town of Montgomery, Orange County, New York, United States

Population6,839
Coordinates41.5612000, -74.1884800
Altitude114
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: Bank Street (-74.188526, 41.561153)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.26
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $12.63 $25.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $14.12 $28.23
Premium $4.86 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $4.69 $14.79 $29.57

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Walden and Staten Island. The current time is 22:33:21.

Distance to Other Cities

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