Origin
Gravesend, NY
Night in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Centereach, 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 22m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
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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Centereach, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Gravesend to Centereach covers 58.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 22 minutes. Because this is a relatively short distance, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the journey, keeping your travel costs quite manageable. Since you are staying within the Northeast region, you won't experience any drastic shifts in climate or geography. This route is designed for those who prefer navigating local streets over long-distance highway cruising. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B without requiring extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.5 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 16.1 mi | 23m |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| Nesconset Highway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Long Island Expressway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Middle Country Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Centereach, 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
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
31 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SA
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit S1 E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto I 495
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Express Drive South
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Express Drive South
17
Continue on Express Drive South
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Express Drive South
18
Turn left onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
19
Continue on NY 111
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Townline Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto NY 111
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21
Turn slight right onto NY 347
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
22
Continue on NY 347
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Nesconset Highway
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward Route 25, Middle Country Road EAST, Centereach, Riverhead
24
Turn right onto NY 25
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Middle Country Road
25
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 17.8 and 50 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 25A
Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
6
42.5 mi into trip
|
~59m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit S1 E
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
47.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Riverhead
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
50 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 56
Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.68 one way
$19.36 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.40 | $22.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Centereach, NY
Night in Centereach on Saturday
Local time
10:45 PM
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 22m 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 as you make your way out of Gravesend and toward Centereach. You will primarily navigate via Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, and Shore Parkway, as this route features a 0% highway share. Because there is no highway travel, you should prepare for constant maneuvering rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road. The nature of these local roads means the pace remains steady but requires your full attention at every intersection. You will find that the character of the drive remains consistent throughout, lacking high-speed segments while offering a direct path through the local landscape.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.5 mi on Southern State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 17.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Gravesend, NY and Centereach, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Kings Park and Islip.
Eastern Long Island
17.8 mi in
|
~27m
|
via SO
Kings Park
43.3 mi in
|
~1h
|
via SA
Islip
50 mi in
|
~1h 9m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.5 miles on Southern State Parkway. 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 Centereach, 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: at 17.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Centereach, 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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