Origin
Gravesend, NY
Night in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Bohemia, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 16m
Distance
52 mi
84 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gravesend, NY
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Bohemia, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 52 miles, this route takes you from Gravesend to Bohemia in about 1 hour and 16 minutes. It is a straightforward trip that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $8 on fuel for the journey, making it a very budget-friendly excursion within the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around your own schedule. Navigating through the area involves a mix of local roads and major parkways, so be prepared for a variety of driving conditions. Ultimately, this is a practical trip for anyone looking to transition between these two points in New York without the hassle of a multi-day itinerary.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 33.7 mi | 45m |
| Belt Parkway | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Locust Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 33.7 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Bohemia, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Avenue U
3
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
398 ft
·
25 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on Shore Parkway
392 ft
·
13 sec
·
Shore Parkway
6
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Shore Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
8
Merge onto BP
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 27
33 mi
·
44 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 48
Toward Bohemia, Oakdale, Locust Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
14
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Church Street
50 ft
·
1 sec
·
Church Street
16
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.3 — 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
|
Avenue U
Turn right onto Avenue U
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
8
50.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward Bohemia, Oakdale, Locust Avenue
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 48
Toward Bohemia, Oakdale, Locust Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.56 one way
$17.12 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $9.26 | $18.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.08 | $20.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.48 | $22.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.55 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Bohemia, NY
Night in Bohemia on Saturday
Local time
10:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
2 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
1h 16m 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 turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. You will navigate using a combination of Coney Island Avenue, the Belt Parkway, and Sunrise Highway. While roughly 28% of the route consists of highway travel, the rest of the journey keeps you moving through more localized infrastructure. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs once you reach Sunrise Highway, where you will cover 33.7 miles. The personality of the road shifts as you transition from the dense, turn-intensive local streets near your origin onto the more consistent pace of the highway, requiring a steady hand and patience as you transition between different road types.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.7 mi on Sunrise Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue U.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 52 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Coney Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
64 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
75 ft
Total Descent
22 ft
Highest Point
64 ft
~52 mi in
Elevation Range
53 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 52 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. 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 (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Coney Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Bohemia, 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.
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