Driving from Staten Island to Manhattan
Manhattan lies 29 km (18 mi) north-east of Staten Island, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 min without stops, over roughly 35 km (22 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Staten Island | Manhattan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 468,730 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
Where to book car hire from Staten Island to Manhattan
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Staying in Manhattan
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 4,764 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Manhattan
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Common questions
How far is Manhattan from Staten Island?
29 km (18 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Staten Island; by road roughly 35 km (22 mi).
How long does it take to get from Staten Island to Manhattan by car?
About 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Staten Island and Manhattan?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Manhattan?
Our booking partner lists 33 places to stay in Manhattan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.