Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Long Beach, 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
43m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Long Beach, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Long Beach, NY is 19.3 miles and takes about 43m via Beach Channel Drive and Flatbush Avenue, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast. It’s a quick hop that primarily uses surface roads, making it a straightforward drive. Consider this route if you're looking for a simple, direct way to get between these two points without venturing onto major highways.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Channel Drive | 6.1 mi | 16m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Avenue U | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Beech Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Seagirt Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| West Park Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| Park Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Beach Channel Drive
— 6.1 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Long Beach, 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
Continue on Seagirt Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Seagirt Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward Atlantic Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Nassau Expressway
14
Continue on Park Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Beech Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Beech Street
16
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
17
Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Park Avenue
18
Continue on East Park Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Park Avenue
19
Turn left
26 ft
·
1 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.6 — 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
7
14.3 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Atlantic Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Atlantic Beach
4
17.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Pennsylvania Avenue
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.18 one way
$6.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Long Beach, NY
Late night in Long Beach on Tuesday
Local time
4:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Areas Of Fog then Chance Rain Showers
SE 8 to 13 mph
33% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 1:15PM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
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
7 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
43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly surface roads, with only about 9% on highways. You'll encounter the longest stretch, 6.1 miles, on Beach Channel Drive. Expect to navigate through urban environments with frequent intersections and traffic signals as you transition from main avenues. The limited highway share means you'll be at lower speeds for most of the trip.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on Beach Channel Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 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 19.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 2.5 miles (Flatbush Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Long Beach, NY, road signs point toward Far Rockaway and Atlantic Beach.
Far Rockaway
9.8 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Beach Channel Drive
Atlantic Beach
14.3 mi in
|
~33m
About the Cities
Arriving in Long Beach, NY
Full guide →“City by the Sea” · Founded 1623
Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, on an island across from Long Island, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Cobble Villa — historic home located at Long Beach in Nassau County, New York
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 43m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on Beach Channel Drive. 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 Long Beach, 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 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 Long Beach, 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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