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Cities Near Staten Island

Cities near Staten Island, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Gravesend, Union, Jersey City. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Staten Island, New York is Gravesend, about 9 mi (15 km) away — roughly 32 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Gravesend9 mi / 15 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Union11 mi / 18 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Piscataway14 mi / 23 km28 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Ridgewood16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Morningside Heights19 mi / 31 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic20 mi / 33 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayside24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Staten Island

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Gravesend, Union, Jersey City, Piscataway, Plainfield. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Staten Island include Gravesend, Union, Jersey City, Piscataway, Plainfield. The closest is Gravesend, about 9 miles (15 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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