Origin
Douglaston, NY
Late night in Douglaston on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Douglaston, 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
38m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 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 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Douglaston, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 20.5-mile drive from Douglaston, NY to Gravesend, NY is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 38 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing Grand Central Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a segment on Kings Highway, this route offers a mixed driving experience. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, it's an economical trip. The journey is relatively short, making it an ideal option for a quick local excursion or an easy commute within the Northeast region, as both origin and destination are in New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Douglaston Parkway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 4.9 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Douglaston, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Poplar Street
174 ft
·
14 sec
·
Poplar Street
2
Turn left onto Douglaston Parkway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Douglaston Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on West Alley Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Alley Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Kennedy Airport, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto CI
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Exit 29E-W
Toward Grand Central Parkway, Hauppauge, Triborough Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 29W
Toward Robert Francis Kennedy Bridge, Grand Central Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Grand Central Parkway West
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto GCP
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 13W
Toward Brooklyn
Use the left / straight lanes.
12
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
18
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
20
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
21
Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
23
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
24
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
25
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
26
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Cross Island Parkway South, Kennedy Airport, Verrazano Bridge
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Cross Island Parkway South, Kennedy Airp...
9
2 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway, Hauppauge, Triborough Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29E-W
Toward Grand Central Parkway, Hauppauge, Tribor...
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Robert Francis Kennedy Bridge, Grand Central Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 29W
Toward Robert Francis Kennedy Bridge, Grand Cen...
8
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Grand Central Parkway West
7
7.5 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.37 one way
$6.75 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
4:09 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
6 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
38m 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 varied drive on this route, with 55% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter stretches of faster-paced parkway driving, including a notable 4.9-mile segment on Grand Central Parkway without interruption. The character shifts as you transition to local roads like Kings Highway, introducing a different pace and feel. This mixed profile means you'll experience both the efficiency of parkways and the more typical, stop-and-go nature of urban and suburban arterials as you approach your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.9 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 1.5 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 20.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 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 Douglaston, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Cross Island Parkway South, Kennedy Airport, Hauppauge, Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Cross Island Parkway South
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Kennedy Airport
1.5 mi in
|
~3m
Hauppauge
2 mi in
|
~4m
Grand Central Parkway West
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Brooklyn
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 4.9 miles on Grand Central 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 1.5 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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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