Origin
Centereach, NY
Night in Centereach on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Centereach, NY to Gravesend, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Centereach, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 58.9 miles across Long Island and into Brooklyn, this trip typically takes about 1 hour and 23 minutes to complete. You will primarily navigate a network of parkways, including the Heckscher State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, and the Belt Parkway. Given the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting approximately $10 for fuel should cover your needs for the journey. Because you remain entirely within the Northeast region of New York, the transition from Centereach to Gravesend feels like a standard metropolitan commute rather than a cross-country expedition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Middle Country Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Centereach, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on NY 25
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
2
Turn left onto NY 347
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
3
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
5
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
8
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
10
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
12
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
13
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
19
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
20
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
21
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
23
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.5 miles from Centereach, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 5.9 and 57.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
57.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
Take the exit toward Coney Island Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.70 one way
$19.39 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.48 | $20.97 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.42 | $22.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Night in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
10:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
11 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
1h 23m 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?
This highway-focused drive is defined by a 78% highway share, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time at cruising speeds. You should prepare for a consistent flow of traffic as you navigate these major arteries. The most significant portion of your journey occurs on the Southern State Parkway, where you will tackle a 25.4-mile stretch without interruption. While the route is efficient, expect the character of the road to shift as you transition from the suburban parkways of Long Island onto the Belt Parkway, which brings you into the dense urban environment of Gravesend.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Centereach, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.
Islip
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
Smithtown
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
So: New York
11.8 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State 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 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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