How far is West Islip, NY from Staten Island, NY?

The driving distance from West Islip, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
56.89 mi
01h 36m
Flight
44.83 mi
72.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.14 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.89 mi
Kilometers
91.56 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Wed, Apr 22, 7:39 PM EDT
Return by in West Islip
Wed, Apr 22, 9:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Islip
2026-04-22T18:02
Arrive Staten Island
Wed, Apr 22, 7:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Islip
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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From West Islip
27.4 mi
00h 48m
To Staten Island
29.5 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
West Islip Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Wednesday
Using Wyandanch as the closest live forecast in the Suffolk County weather hub.

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 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 West Islip and Staten Island.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Islip and Staten Island.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Boulevard

    1832 ft · 54 sec · Union Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 231 North

    32 m · 4 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1167 ft · 43 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Babylon-Northport Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Babylon-Northport Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West: New York

    849 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Sunrise Highway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West

    533 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    23.1 mi · 31 min · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    17.2 mi · 26 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  16. 16

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Staten Island Expressway

  17. 17

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

    1452 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    121 m · 10 sec · Reon Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Reon Avenue

    109 m · 9 sec · Reon Avenue

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on North Gannon Avenue

    618 ft · 21 sec · North Gannon Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Manor Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Manor Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Manor Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Manor Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    2653 ft · 1 min · Rockland Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  26. 26

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
23.8 mi · 42%
Belt Parkway
19 mi · 33%
Staten Island Expressway
2.93 mi · 5%
Manor Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 2%
Babylon-Northport Expressway
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

23.1 mi · 00h 31m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.1 mi
44.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 48m from West Islip
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Islip 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 West Islip to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.6 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from West Islip and 29.5 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 44.8 miles (72.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.06 one way or $16.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Islip and Rain Showers Likely near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 12.3 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 14.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Islip and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 44.83 mi (72.14 km).

West Islip

#1 West Islip

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population28,335
Coordinates40.7062100, -73.3062300
Altitude6
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: Union Boulevard (-73.306232, 40.70624)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $8.06
Round trip
$16.12
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.06 $16.12
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.01 $18.01
Premium $4.86 $9.77 $19.54
Diesel $4.69 $9.43 $18.87

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between West Islip and Staten Island. The current time is 18:02:33.

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.