Origin
Corona, NY
Late night in Corona on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corona, 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
32m
Distance
19.8 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corona, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 20 miles across New York, this trip from Corona to Gravesend is a straightforward local transit that fits easily into a single day. You can expect a driving time of approximately 26 minutes under normal traffic conditions. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly cost-effective way to navigate between these two neighborhoods. Because the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel planning. It serves as a practical, no-nonsense connection within the Northeast region. Whether you are commuting or visiting, this route offers a simple way to get from one borough to the other without the need for extensive travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 11 mi | 16m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| 108th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Horace Harding Expressway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue V | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corona, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on 45th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
45th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 108th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
108th Street
3
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Horace Harding Expressway
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway
5
Merge onto GCP
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
7
Merge onto I 678
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
15
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
16
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
18
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 18.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Horace Harding Expressway
Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kenned...
9
6.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
18.3 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
6
18.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.77 | $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
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
12:21 AM
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
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
32m 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 interstate cruise. You will spend zero percent of your time on highways, as your journey relies entirely on local navigation through streets like 108th Street and the Horace Harding Expressway. The route transitions onto the Grand Central Parkway, keeping you grounded in the urban landscape for the entirety of the 20-mile trip. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you should remain alert for frequent turns and intersection changes. This path lacks the monotony of a long highway haul, instead requiring your full attention as you navigate through the heart of the city.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Horace Harding Expressway.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 19.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Horace Harding Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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 Corona, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport and Belt Parkway West.
Kennedy Airport
2.9 mi in
|
~5m
Belt Parkway West
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Corona, NY
Full guide →Founded 1854
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 32m. Total distance: 19.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Belt 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 1 miles (Horace Harding Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, General Grant National Memorial and Governors Island 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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