Origin
Bayside, NY
Morning in Bayside on Tuesday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bayside, NY to Gravesend, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bayside, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Navigating from Bayside to Gravesend covers a compact 24.3-mile distance within the Northeast region of New York. You can expect the journey to take approximately 30 minutes, making this a straightforward day trip that requires no overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes 35th Avenue, 206th Street, and I-295 South to navigate the urban landscape. With a fuel budget of just $4, it is an incredibly economical trek for commuters or local travelers. Given the short duration and lack of required stops, you have the flexibility to complete this drive whenever it fits your schedule. It is a practical, no-fuss connection between these two points in New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Clearview Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 35th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayside, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on 210th Street
50 ft
·
6 sec
·
210th Street
2
Turn right onto 35th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
35th Avenue
3
Turn left onto 206th Street
167 ft
·
4 sec
·
206th Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 295 South: Clearview Expressway, Hillside Avenue
5
Merge onto I 295
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Clearview Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 1
Toward Grand Central Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto GCP
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
16
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
18
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
19
Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
21
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
22
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
23
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
24
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
206th Street
Turn left onto 206th Street
Navigation decision point
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1
Toward Grand Central Parkway
9
3.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Ke...
7
6.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
7
12 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.55 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.86 | $7.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
10:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed highway cruise. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, as this route relies entirely on surface streets and local infrastructure. Because of the frequent turns and urban navigation, there is no single long-distance stretch to settle into. You will need to stay alert to navigate the shifts between 35th Avenue, 206th Street, and the local connections. The experience is defined by constant maneuvering through the city grid, which keeps the drive engaging and requires your full attention throughout the 30-minute duration.
54% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near 206th Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bayside, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Grand Central Parkway West
3.3 mi in
|
~4m
Brooklyn
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Bayside, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 19.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Gravesend, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (206th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gravesend, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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