Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to College Point, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
18.5 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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College Point, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to College Point, NY is 18.5 miles and takes about 35m via Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience, blending parkway and expressway sections. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a quick transit or an easy addition to a larger travel plan. Given the 35-minute estimated travel time, you likely won't need extensive planning, but knowing the main roads can help you navigate smoothly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Linden Place | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 127th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Jackie Robinson Parkway
— 4.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and College Point, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Avenue U
3
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Turn right onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
5
Continue on Kings Highway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway
6
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
8
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
11
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
12
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
13
Turn left onto JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 678
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 14
Toward Linden Place
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn straight onto Whitestone Expressway Service Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Whitestone Expressway Service Road
18
Turn left onto Linden Place
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Linden Place
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Continue on 132nd Street Extension
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
132nd Street Extension
20
Turn left onto 20th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
20th Avenue
21
Turn right onto 127th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
127th Street
22
Turn left onto 11th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
11th Avenue
23
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
161 ft
·
5 sec
·
College Place
24
Arrive at destination
College Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.5 — 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
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
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 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward Linden Place
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward Linden Place
6
18.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
College Place
At end of road, turn left onto College Place
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.29 | $6.59 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.59 | $7.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 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 | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.59 | $1.18 |
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
College Point, NY
Late night in College Point on Sunday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
35m 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 journey offers a mixed drive, with 50% of the route utilizing highways. You'll encounter stretches on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, and Kings Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch is approximately 4.8 miles on the Jackie Robinson Parkway. As you progress, the character of the drive will shift between the more controlled parkway environment and the faster pace of the expressway. This variation means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 18.5-mile trip.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 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
6/10
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 18.5 miles you will encounter 14 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 6.2 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from Gravesend, NY to College Point, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
12.4 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 18.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m 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.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson 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 College Point, 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 (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 College Point, 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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