Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
3:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Fort Hamilton, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Fort Hamilton, NY is 6.8 miles and takes about 12 minutes via Belt Parkway and Coney Island Avenue, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a quick hop between two points in the Northeast region. Expect a drive that's mostly on parkways, offering a straightforward commute. It's the kind of drive you can easily fit in during a busy day, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without a major time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Shore Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 93rd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 4.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Fort Hamilton, 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
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
5
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Shore Parkway
6
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West
7
Merge onto BP
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 2
Toward 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Shore Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto Ridge Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Ridge Boulevard
11
Turn right onto 93rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
93rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
93rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — 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
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m 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.
8
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
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 2
Toward 4th Avenue, Fort Hamilton Parkway
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Shore Road
Turn left onto Shore Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
93rd Street
Turn right onto 93rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.12 one way
$2.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.21 | $2.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Fort Hamilton, NY
Late night in Fort Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
3:34 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
12m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 66% of the route on faster roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Belt Parkway, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 4.3 miles. The drive transitions from parkway to surface streets, so be prepared for changes in speed and traffic patterns as you approach your destination. It’s a relatively short trip where the highway segments dominate the experience.
66% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Coney Island Avenue. You will hit about 8 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 6.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 1.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 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 Fort Hamilton, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 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 1.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 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, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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 Fort Hamilton, 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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