Origin
Graniteville, NY
Late night in Graniteville on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Graniteville, 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
23m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Graniteville, NY
Mel Audelo
Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
This quick 12.7-mile drive from Graniteville to Gravesend, NY, will take you about 23 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip that's easily doable in a single day, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $2. You'll primarily be navigating the Staten Island Expressway and 86th Street, with the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge being a key feature. Given its short distance and duration, this route is perfect for a quick transit between these two Northeast locations within New York. It offers a mixed driving profile, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| 86th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Avenue U | 1 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Dahlgren Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Graniteville, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on this road
74 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
472 ft
·
19 sec
·
Forest Avenue
3
Turn right onto Willow Road West
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Willow Road West
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward NY 440 South: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway
5
Merge onto NY 440
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
7
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward 92nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Dahlgren Place
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dahlgren Place
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto 86th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
86th Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Avenue U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
15
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
16
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Willow Road West
Turn right onto Willow Road West
Navigation decision point
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
7
8.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward 92nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward 92nd Street
6
8.8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
86th Street
Turn right onto 86th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
5:47 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
12 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
23m 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 mixed drive on this route, with about 50% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. As you progress, the drive will transition, incorporating local roads like 86th Street alongside the expressway. This variation means you'll experience both faster-paced highway travel and more typical urban driving conditions. It's not a monotonous journey, but rather a blend of different road types that reflect its passage through a populated area.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 early in the drive near Forest Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 12.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Willow Road West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Graniteville, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
0.9 mi in
|
~1m
Upper Level
5.9 mi in
|
~9m
|
via I 278
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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: near the start (Forest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Willow Road West): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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