Origin
Elmont, NY
Morning in Elmont on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elmont, 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
31m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 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 29m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elmont, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Gravesend, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This straightforward 19.5-mile journey from Elmont, NY, to Gravesend, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 31 minutes to complete. The route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 87% of it on major roadways, making it a quick and efficient trip. You'll primarily navigate using Elmont Road and the Belt Parkway, with a significant portion, 16.2 miles, uninterrupted on the latter. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, this drive is highly budget-friendly and perfect for a quick excursion within the Northeast region. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's an ideal option when you need to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| Elmont Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cross Island Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue V | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 16.2 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmont, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Elmont Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmont Road
2
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Kennedy Airport
4
Merge onto CI
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
·
Cross Island Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
12
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
13
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
15
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 19.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~4m 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.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
18 mi into trip
|
~27m 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
18.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Avenue V
Turn left onto Avenue V
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.21 one way
$6.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
Morning in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
6:49 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
9 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
31m 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 highway-focused experience for the majority of this 19.5-mile drive, with 87% of the route utilizing major roads. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 16.2 miles along the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent, faster-paced journey. While the initial part of the drive might involve local roads like Elmont Road, the character quickly shifts to a more open highway feel. This route provides a smooth, relatively fast transit, minimizing the need for frequent slowdowns or complex navigation, making it feel like a direct connection between your origin and destination.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.2 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Elmont Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near BP / Belt Parkway.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 10 decision points packed into just 19.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
40 ft
6 ft
Total Climb
25 ft
Total Descent
53 ft
Highest Point
40 ft
Elevation Range
34 ft
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 Elmont, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West and Kennedy Airport.
Belt Parkway West
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
Kennedy Airport
1.2 mi in
|
~2m
About the Cities
Starting in Elmont, NY
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • St. Paul's German Presbyterian Church and Cemetery — Historic church and cemetery
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 31m. Total distance: 19.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.2 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 3.1 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Gravesend, NY
More from Elmont, NY
More trips to Gravesend, NY
Explore more options from Elmont, NY or browse trips ending in Gravesend, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.