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Trip from Cornwall, 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 55m

Distance

69.1 mi

111 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 47m ★
6 AM
1h 56m
8 AM
2h 13m
10 AM
2h 2m
12 PM
2h 0m
3 PM
2h 3m
5 PM
2h 12m
8 PM
1h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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town in Orange County, New York, United States

Cornwall, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Gravesend, NY

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Trip Overview

This 69.1-mile drive from Cornwall, NY, to Gravesend, NY, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. It's a local, turn-heavy route with a modest fuel cost estimated at $11. You'll primarily navigate Mountain Road and Route 9W, eventually joining the Palisades Interstate Parkway. Given its relatively short length and lack of significant highway driving, this trip offers a straightforward journey within the Northeast region, ideal for a quick excursion without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

34.6 miles from Cornwall, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mountain Road — —
Route 9W — —
Palisades Interstate Parkway — —
I 87 West — —
New York State Thruway — —
Garden State Parkway — —
Garden State Parkway Connector — —
NJ 17 South — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mountain Road — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, NY and Gravesend, NY.

1

Start on Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Hudson Street
2

Turn right onto Mountain Road

1.6 mi · 4 min · Mountain Road
3

At the end of the road, turn left onto United States Route 9W

8.9 mi · 12 min · United States Route 9W
4

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 19 sec
5

Merge slight left onto Palisades Interstate Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
6

Keep slight left to continue on Palisades Interstate Parkway

15 mi · 17 min · Palisades Interstate Parkway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany

0.3 mi · 45 sec · I 87 West, I 287 West: Albany
8

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

1.9 mi · 2 min · New York State Thruway
9

Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

0.9 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway, New Jersey
10

Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector
11

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

0.6 mi · 1 min · NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge
13

Merge slight left

9.3 mi · 11 min
14

Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

0.4 mi · 49 sec · NJ 3 East: New York
15

Merge slight left

4.2 mi · 4 min
16

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
17

Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
18

Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
19

Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
20

Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
21

Continue on 12th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street
22

Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
23

Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

430 ft · 15 sec · NY 9A
24

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Laight Street
25

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street
26

Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

2.6 mi · 5 min · Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
27

Continue on Gowanus Expressway

0.6 mi · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
28

Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

1.0 mi · 1 min · NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
29

Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum

0.2 mi · 28 sec · NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
30

Turn right onto 10th Avenue

262 ft · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
31

Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue
32

Turn left onto Avenue U

0.4 mi · 59 sec · Avenue U
33

Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway
34

Continue on Ocean Parkway

0.1 mi · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway
35

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

For this 1 hour and 55-minute trip covering 69.1 miles, flexibility is key. Consider an early morning departure to avoid potential local traffic, especially as you'll be on local roads for the majority of the drive. With a fuel cost around $11, you won't need to worry excessively about frequent refueling stops, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the numerous turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile; this is your primary navigation cue. Since it's a manageable day trip, you can afford to take your time and enjoy the local scenery without rushing.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.6 miles from Cornwall, NY, or about 57m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 34.6 miles or 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gravesend, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cornwall, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cornwall, NY

This is one driving day of about 69.1 miles and 1h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Cornwall, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown New Square, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New Square, NY

35 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

Annsville, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New Square, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Cornwall, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

ACherry Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 69.1

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17188664460

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hackensack, New Jersey

0.5 mi

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

New York, New York

0.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

0.4 mi

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Brooklyn, New York

0.4 mi

ACherry Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 69.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–12 pm

+17188664460

Visit website

Bite Food & Coffee Co

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 44.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+12015602269

Visit website

Le Coucou

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $100 or ab mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 11:30 am–2 pm

+12122714252

Visit website

Coppola Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19294309955

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 49.4

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Veselka

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 8 am–11 pm

+12122289682

Visit website

Land-O-Fun

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 69.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+17188915263

Visit website

Ocean View Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 69.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+17183321900

Visit website

Roots Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 64.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+19293015535

Visit website

Just Fun for Kids | Kids Parties & Events

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 69.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+13476819102

Visit website

Cafe Grumpy - Park Slope

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 64.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+17184994404

Visit website

Amano Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+15858883232

Visit website

Bites Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 29.6

Spring Valley, New York

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+18454405055

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44.4

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Next Move Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 69.1

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+17186769679

Visit website

Le Cafe Coffee

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12123651060

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 54.3

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12018664664

Visit website

HondoGO Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 19.8

Garnerville, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 59.3

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 54.3

Hoboken, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 59.3

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Greenspot Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.3

Jersey City, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

New York City Fire Museum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 59.3

New York, New York

+12126911303

Visit website

Pier 25 at Hudson River Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+12126272020

Visit website

African Burial Ground National Monument

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12122384367

Visit website

BrainXcape Escape Room NYC

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.3

New York, New York

Hours: 11 am–10:30 pm

+13476961408

Visit website

J.J. Byrne Playground

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12126399675

Visit website

Prospect Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 64.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 6 am–1 pm

+17189658951

Visit website

Washington Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 54.3

Union City, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12013485747

Visit website

Brooklyn Escape Room, Nerf Blasters, & Birthday Parties

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.2

Brooklyn, New York

Hours: 10:30 am–10:30 pm

+17184081221

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.37 one way

$22.75 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.30 $24.60
premium $4.92 $13.39 $26.79
diesel $5.61 $15.26 $30.51

Estimated Tolls: $32.00

George Washington Bridge $16.00
Holland Tunnel $16.00
New York State Thruway $0.00
Garden State Parkway $0.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Tolls

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.7 0 $7.26 $3.32
Efficient EV 17.3 0 $6.05 $2.76
EV Truck/SUV 27.6 0 $9.67 $4.42

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Cornwall, NY

Late night in Cornwall on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gravesend, NY

Late night in Gravesend on Sunday

Local time

1:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 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 55m 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 on this route, with no highway percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the profile suggests a journey characterized by frequent turns and changes in direction rather than long, straightaways. You'll likely experience a more intimate connection with the local roads as you progress from Cornwall towards Gravesend, making it a more engaging driving experience than a typical interstate cruise. This road's personality is more about the journey itself, with its winding nature, rather than covering vast distances quickly.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
35 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Mountain Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cornwall, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cornwall, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 55m. Total distance: 69.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Expect about $32.00 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cornwall, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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