Origin
Gravesend, NY
Night in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Jericho, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
50m
Distance
30.5 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m
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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Jericho, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Jericho, NY is 30.5 miles and takes about 50 minutes via Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for those looking to travel a short distance without leaving the state. The drive is primarily highway-focused, so expect consistent travel speeds. Given its short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination and return with plenty of time to spare.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Central Parkway | 6.8 mi | 9m |
| Long Island Expressway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 5 mi | 9m |
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Northern State Parkway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Jericho Turnpike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Service Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Jericho, 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
5.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto GCP
6.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on N
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Service Road
Use the right lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
21
Merge onto I 495
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto NY 25
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
25
Turn straight onto NY 106; NY 107
281 ft
·
4 sec
·
Broadway
26
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
27
Turn straight onto NY 25
252 ft
·
4 sec
·
Jericho Turnpike
28
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.3 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 0 and 29 — 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
9
12.6 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
22.1 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
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 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
22.4 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
29 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.02 one way
$10.04 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.73 | $13.47 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.07
Jericho Turnpike
(1 mi)
$0.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.27 | $1.95 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Jericho, NY
Night in Jericho on Saturday
Local time
10:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°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
10 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
50m 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 70% of the journey taking place on major expressways. You'll experience stretches of consistent speed, particularly on the Grand Central Parkway, where the longest uninterrupted segment measures 6.8 miles. The route utilizes main roads like the Grand Central Parkway, Long Island Expressway, and Jackie Robinson Parkway, suggesting a dynamic driving experience as you transition between these arteries. Expect a straightforward, efficient drive that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue U.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 30.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 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.
Between Gravesend, NY and Jericho, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South and Searingtown.
Grand Central Parkway East
12.6 mi in
|
~24m
Eastern Long Island
12.6 mi in
|
~24m
Shelter Rock Road South
22.1 mi in
|
~37m
Searingtown
22.1 mi in
|
~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 30.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.07 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Jericho, 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 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Jericho, 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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