Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, 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 6m
Distance
47.3 mi
76 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
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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Brentwood, NY
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Trip Overview
This 47.3-mile drive from Gravesend, NY, to Brentwood, NY, will take you about 1 hour and 6 minutes to complete. It's a perfect option for a single-day trip, so no overnight stays are necessary. You'll navigate primarily using Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, and Shore Parkway, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. Given its relatively short distance and local road focus, this route offers a straightforward way to travel within the Northeast region, specifically within New York.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue U | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Shore Parkway | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | — | — |
| Pine Aire Drive | — | — |
| Wicks Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue U
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Brentwood, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
98 ft
·
9 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
397 ft
·
26 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
5
Continue on Shore Parkway
394 ft
·
13 sec
·
Shore Parkway
6
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Shore Parkway
7
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
8
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Belt Parkway
9
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway
11
Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
12
Take the exit slight right toward Pine Aire Drive, Deer Park, Brentwood
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Pine Aire Drive, Deer Park, Brentwood
13
Turn right onto Pine Aire Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pine Aire Drive
14
Turn left onto Wicks Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Wicks Road
15
Turn right onto Suffolk Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Suffolk Avenue
16
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.6 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.79 one way
$15.57 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.17 | $18.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.44 | $20.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.62 | $3.03 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Brentwood, NY
Late night in Brentwood on Sunday
Local time
12:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
11 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 6m 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 on this 47.3-mile route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire duration. There isn't a 'longest stretch' noted, indicating frequent intersections and changes in direction. This means you'll be constantly engaged with the road, making it a dynamic experience rather than a monotonous cruise. Be prepared for a journey with many opportunities to turn and adjust your course.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Avenue U.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, NY is easy. At 1h 6m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Arriving in Brentwood, 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 1h 6m. Total distance: 47.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brentwood, 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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