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

The driving distance from West Point, NY to Staten Island, NY is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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
73.83 mi
01h 43m
Flight
58.09 mi
93.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.09 mi
Kilometers
93.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.83 mi
Kilometers
118.81 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Staten Island
Sat, Nov 7, 12:15 PM EST
Return by in West Point
Sat, Nov 7, 1:59 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Point
2026-11-07T10:31
Arrive Staten Island
Sat, Nov 7, 12:15 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Point
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
Pearl River
NY

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

From West Point
36.9 mi
00h 51m
To Staten Island
36.9 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
Staten Island Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
53°F
Overnight
Using Bloomfield as the closest live forecast in the Richmond County weather hub.

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cullum Road

    1520 ft · 1 min · Cullum Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Thayer Road

    1790 ft · 1 min · Thayer Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kinsley Hill Road

    44 m · 8 sec · Kinsley Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1213 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Mills Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Mills Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Swift Road

    1835 ft · 1 min · Swift Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight

    1218 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto United States Route 9W

    2.3 mi · 4 min · United States Route 9W

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    1128 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

    15.5 mi · 18 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany

    1768 ft · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · New York State Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

    1.4 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

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

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    1779 ft · 27 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight left

    72 m · 10 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Jersey Avenue

    141 m · 23 sec · Jersey Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto 14th Street Viaduct

    125 m · 5 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  31. 31

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

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

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 440: Bayonne

    2324 ft · 1 min

  33. 33

    Continue on Port Jersey Boulevard

    1389 ft · 17 sec · Port Jersey Boulevard

  34. 34

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

    109 m · 9 sec

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 440 South

    2973 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Merge slight right

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  37. 37

    Continue on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

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

  38. 38

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

    2950 ft · 56 sec

  39. 39

    Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway

  40. 40

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

    1134 ft · 28 sec

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto South Gannon Avenue

    60 m · 9 sec · South Gannon Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Bradley Avenue

    3224 ft · 2 min · Bradley Avenue

  43. 43

    Turn slight right onto Brielle Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Brielle Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn left onto Rockland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Rockland Avenue

  45. 45

    Continue on Richmond Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Richmond Road

  46. 46

    Turn left onto Kensico Street

    1964 ft · 1 min · Kensico Street

  47. 47

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

    87 m · 14 sec · Clarke Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn right onto Cotter Avenue

    1585 ft · 54 sec · Cotter Avenue

  49. 49

    Continue on Corona Avenue

    869 ft · 40 sec · Corona Avenue

  50. 50

    Turn right onto Croft Court

    45 m · 6 sec · Croft Court

  51. 51

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Croft Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Point 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
51 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
20
8 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palisades Interstate Parkway
17.8 mi · 24%
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 14%
Garden State Parkway Connector
8.14 mi · 11%
NJ 440 South
5.15 mi · 7%
New Jersey Turnpike Newark Bay Extension
4.67 mi · 6%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Palisades Interstate Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

15.5 mi · 00h 18m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
58.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pearl River
00h 51m from West Point
Leave By
3:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving West Point and Mostly Clear near Staten Island.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Point to Staten Island?

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.9 miles from West Point and 36.9 miles from Staten Island.

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

The direct path is about 58.1 miles (93.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.21 one way or $22.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around West Point and Mostly Clear near Staten Island.

Stop Ideas Near Pearl River

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 Pearl River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.1 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
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 8.7 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.2 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 Pearl River.

RAIL

Yonkers station

17 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

19 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

New Rochelle station

26 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Point and Staten Island. Straight-line distance: 58.09 mi (93.48 km).

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#1 West Point

Situated on the high western bank of the Hudson River, this locality resides within Orange County, New York, at an elevation of approximately 154 feet.

Population0
Coordinates41.3914800, -73.9559700
Altitude47
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: Thayer Road (-73.956194, 41.391481)
End: Croft Court (-74.139857, 40.562329)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.86 L · about $11.21
Round trip
$22.41
5.2 gal · 19.72 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $11.21 $22.41
Mid-grade $4.87 $12.66 $25.33
Premium $5.27 $13.70 $27.39
Diesel $6.47 $16.82 $33.64

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between West Point and Staten Island. The current time is 10:31:26.

Distance to Other Cities

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