Origin
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Far Rockaway, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Far Rockaway, NY
Julian Bracero
Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Far Rockaway, NY is 13.7 miles and takes about 33m via Beach Channel Drive, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient local excursion. Expect a turn-heavy drive that requires your attention, as you'll navigate several local roads. With only 10% highway share, this route offers a more grounded experience of the surrounding areas. It's a straightforward drive perfect for a quick getaway without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Channel Drive | 7.1 mi | 18m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Avenue U | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beach Channel Drive
— 7.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Far Rockaway, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Avenue U
3
Continue on Avenue U
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
4
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
5
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
6
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
3.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Beach Channel Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Toward Far Rockaway
8
Continue on Rockaway Freeway
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
9
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
11
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
Beach Channel Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Avenue U
Turn right onto Avenue U
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Flatbush Avenue
Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Keep slight left at fork onto Beach Channel Drive toward Far Rockaway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Far Rockaway
5
12.7 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Beach Channel Drive
Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.26 one way
$4.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Far Rockaway, NY
Morning in Far Rockaway on Tuesday
Local time
6:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
33m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only a 10% highway share. You'll primarily be on local roads like Beach Channel Drive, Flatbush Avenue, and Avenue U. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.1 miles along Beach Channel Drive. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in road conditions as you make your way through neighborhoods. The drive isn't about long, sweeping vistas, but rather a more intimate journey through the local landscape.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Beach Channel Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue U.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles (Flatbush Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
About the Cities
Arriving in Far Rockaway, 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 33m. Total distance: 13.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (10%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Beach Channel Drive. 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 2.5 miles (Flatbush Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Far Rockaway, 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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