Origin
East Village, NY
Morning in East Village on Tuesday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Village, 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
26m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Village, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
East Village, NY to Gravesend, NY is 12 miles and takes about 26 minutes via McDonald Avenue and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within New York, connecting two points within the bustling borough of Brooklyn. Expect a mixed driving experience that balances city streets with faster highway sections. Given its short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit or a simple day trip without requiring overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Manhattan Bridge | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| NY 27 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bowery | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
McDonald Avenue
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Village, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on East 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
East 9th Street
2
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
242 ft
·
10 sec
·
3rd Avenue
3
Continue on Cooper Square
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cooper Square
4
Continue on Bowery
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bowery
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto Canal Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Canal Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Continue on Manhattan Bridge
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Manhattan Bridge
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
Toward Brooklyn - Queens Expressway
8
Continue on Jay Street
353 ft
·
17 sec
·
Jay Street
9
Turn right onto Sands Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Sands Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, Staten Island
11
Merge onto I 278
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
12
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Take the exit onto NY 27 Truck
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 27 Truck
Exit 4
Toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto NY 27 Truck
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
McDonald Avenue
Use the slight left / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Avenue U
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Avenue U
18
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
19
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Use the left lane.
20
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
3rd Avenue
Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
2.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Sands Street
Turn right onto Sands Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
8
7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 27 Truck
Take the exit onto NY 27 Truck toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Aven...
6
7.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NY 27 Truck / 10th Avenue
Turn right onto NY 27 Truck / 10th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.98 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.14 | $4.27 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
9:28 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
15 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
26m 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 route offers a mixed drive experience, with 38% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of city streets, including a notable 4.1-mile segment on McDonald Avenue, before transitioning to faster-paced roads like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Manhattan Bridge. The drive will likely feel like a blend of urban navigation and more open highway travel, requiring attention to both traffic signals and lane changes as you move between these different road types. The character shifts from navigating local roads to engaging with higher-speed traffic.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on McDonald Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 3rd Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Sands Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 East Village, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Staten Island, Jewish Children's Museum and Brooklyn Children's Museum.
Staten Island
2.7 mi in
|
~8m
Jewish Children's Museum
7 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NY 27 Truck
Brooklyn Children's Museum
7 mi in
|
~15m
|
via NY 27 Truck
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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 4.1 miles on McDonald Avenue. 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 0.1 miles (3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.6 miles (Sands Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton 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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