Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Graniteville, 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
24m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Graniteville, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Graniteville, NY is 12.8 miles and takes about 24 minutes via the Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points on Staten Island. Given its minimal distance and duration, it’s an ideal same-day drive. The route primarily utilizes major expressways, making it a straightforward option for getting from one part of the borough to another. You'll find this drive to be very practical for local transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| 86th Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Avenue U | 1 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Gatling Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5.6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Graniteville, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
3
Turn right onto Avenue U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
4
Turn right onto 86th Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
86th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Gatling Place
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Gatling Place
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
148 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 278
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
9
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 7
Toward Richmond Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
At end of road, turn left onto Richmond Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Richmond Avenue
13
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
106 ft
·
5 sec
·
Forest Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
15
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
86th Street
Turn right onto 86th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
4 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Gatling Place
Turn left onto Gatling Place
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, State...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
7
11.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward Richmond Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 7
Toward Richmond Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.21 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Graniteville, NY
Late night in Graniteville on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
24m 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 offers a mixed driving experience, with 49% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on the Staten Island Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 5.6 miles. Expect a good amount of fast-paced driving, characteristic of urban expressways. While not an extensive journey, the transition involves moving from local streets onto this main artery, and then potentially back to local roads depending on your exact destination within Graniteville. The drive is largely urban and functional.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near 86th Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 12.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (86th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (Gatling Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: 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 Graniteville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 12.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). 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 5.6 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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 Graniteville, 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 1.3 miles (86th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (Gatling Place): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: 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 Graniteville, 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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