Origin
Far Rockaway, NY
Late night in Far Rockaway on Tuesday
Local time
4:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Far Rockaway, 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
34m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Gravesend, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Far Rockaway, NY to Gravesend, NY is 13.9 miles and takes about 34 minutes via Beach Channel Drive and Flatbush Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive, so don't plan on setting any speed records. It's a straightforward, quick transit that's perfect if you need to get from Point A to Point B without much fuss. Consider this a local hop rather than an epic journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Channel Drive | 6.9 mi | 18m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Avenue U | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue V | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beach Channel Drive
— 6.9 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Beach Channel Drive
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
3
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on Rockaway Freeway
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
5
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
3.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
6
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on Flatbush Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left
367 ft
·
13 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Avenue U
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Avenue U
10
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
11
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
12
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Depart onto Beach Channel Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Continue onto Beach Channel Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
11.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Turn slight left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
13.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Avenue V
Turn right onto Avenue V
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
Ocean Parkway
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
4:12 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
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
34m 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 drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 11% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.9 miles along Beach Channel Drive. As you progress, the route transitions from Beach Channel Drive onto Flatbush Avenue and then Avenue U, indicating a shift from a more coastal or open road feel to a more urban, local street environment. Be prepared for frequent intersections and traffic lights, which will dictate your pace.
Only 11% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.9 mi on Beach Channel Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Beach Channel Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Far Rockaway, NY
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (11%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.9 miles on Beach Channel Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.1 miles: 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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