Day trip from New York City to Staten Island
Staten Island lies 20 km (13 mi) south-west of New York City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 20 km (13 mi) apart, Staten Island is a realistic day trip from New York City: about 20 min each way by road.
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| New York City | Staten Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 8.8 million | 468,730 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What to see in Staten Island
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| New York Public Library | 18,000,000 | 2009 |
The busiest is New York Public Library at 18,000,000 visitors in 2009. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Staten Island
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Staying in Staten Island
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,975 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Staten Island from New York City?
20 km (13 mi) in a straight line, south-west of New York City; by road roughly 25 km (15 mi).
How long does it take to get from New York City to Staten Island by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between New York City and Staten Island?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where can I stay in Staten Island?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island, 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.