Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to New York City, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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New York City, NY
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Gravesend to New York City is a straightforward 10.1-mile journey that typically takes about 20 minutes under normal conditions. This quick trip is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stops and keeps your fuel costs remarkably low at roughly $2. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of local streets and expressways. Because the distance is so short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about long-haul logistics. It is a highly efficient commute that connects a residential pocket of Brooklyn directly to the heart of the city.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Brooklyn Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NY 27 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Church Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coney Island Avenue
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and New York City, 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
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 27
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn Bridge
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Centre Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Reade Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto Broadway
139 ft
·
5 sec
·
Broadway
14
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
NY 27 / Church Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / Church Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
NY 27 / Prospect Expressway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Prospect Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
7
8.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.66 one way
$3.33 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
New York City, NY
Late night in New York City on Sunday
Local time
4:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
E 6 to 14 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM 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
4 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
20m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition from neighborhood roads to busier thoroughfares. You will spend about 47% of your time on highways, balancing the slower pace of local transit with the speed of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and the Prospect Expressway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the initial 3.4 miles on Coney Island Avenue, where you can get into a steady rhythm before hitting the major interchanges. The route shifts in character quickly, moving from the steady flow of local surface streets into the more structured, fast-paced environment of the expressways. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive that gets you to your destination with minimal fuss.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Coney Island Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 3.6 miles in near NY 27 / Church Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
5.7 mi in
|
~11m
|
via NY 27
About the Cities
Arriving in New York City, NY
Full guide →“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
- • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
- • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
- • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 10.1-mile, 20-minute drive is absolutely doable as a same-day round trip for a weekend getaway. Just be prepared for the 9/10 complexity rating.
Family Friendly
While short at 10.1 miles, the 9/10 complexity rating makes this route challenging for families, especially with young kids who might not tolerate the potentially stressful navigation. It's quick, but perhaps not relaxing.
Solo Traveler
For a solo traveler, this 10.1-mile trip is very short and not particularly engaging, but its minimal distance makes it a breeze. The 9/10 complexity means you'll need to stay focused.
EV Driver
This route is far too short to worry about EV charging infrastructure, as it's only 10.1 miles and there are 0 DC fast chargers listed. You'll easily make this trip on a single charge.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). 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 3.4 miles on Coney Island Avenue. 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 New York City, 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 3.6 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton 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 New York City, 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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