Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Cambria Heights, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
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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Cambria Heights, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Cambria Heights, NY is 18 miles and takes about 30m via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive primarily on highways, making it ideal for a short commute or a brief excursion. Given its minimal distance and estimated 30-minute duration, this route is perfect for those needing to get from point A to point B efficiently without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| Springfield Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Linden Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 13.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Cambria Heights, 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
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 22
Toward Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
11
Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Linden Boulevard
13
Turn right onto 222nd Street
26 ft
·
1 sec
·
222nd Street
14
Arrive at destination
222nd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18 — 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.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Springfield Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward Springfield Boulevard
5
18 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
222nd Street
Turn right onto 222nd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.96 one way
$5.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.20 | $6.41 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Cambria Heights, NY
Late night in Cambria Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 75% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a considerable portion of your time on the Belt Parkway, experiencing an uninterrupted stretch of 13.3 miles. The route utilizes Springfield Boulevard and Coney Island Avenue as well, offering a mix of high-speed travel and more local thoroughfares. Expect a driving experience characterized by consistent speed and efficient travel, typical of urban parkways.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Springfield Boulevard. 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 18 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 miles on Belt Parkway. 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 Cambria Heights, 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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