Trip from Gravesend, NY to North Wantagh, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

30.4 mi

49 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min

4 AM

0h 42m ★

6 AM

0h 46m

8 AM

0h 53m

10 AM

0h 48m

12 PM

0h 47m

3 PM

0h 49m

5 PM

0h 53m

8 PM

0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Gravesend, NY

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North Wantagh, NY

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Trip Overview

Gravesend, NY to North Wantagh, NY is 30.4 miles and takes about 45m via Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, making it a straightforward local trip. The majority of this route is highway-focused, so expect efficient travel. It's a short journey, perfect for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Consider this an easy hop across town, ideal for a quick relocation or a visit to a nearby destination.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Belt Parkway	16.1 mi	23m
Southern State Parkway	10.6 mi	14m
Jerusalem Avenue	1.8 mi	2m
Coney Island Avenue	1.1 mi	2m
Shore Parkway	0.2 mi	<1m
Avenue U	0.2 mi	<1m
Newbridge Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Ocean Parkway	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Belt Parkway — 16.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and North Wantagh, NY.

Start on Ocean Parkway

99 ft · 8 sec · Ocean Parkway

Turn right onto Avenue U

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Avenue U

Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

Continue on Coney Island Avenue

398 ft · 25 sec · Coney Island Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on Shore Parkway

392 ft · 13 sec · Shore Parkway

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Shore Parkway

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec

Merge onto BP

16 mi · 23 min · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

11 mi · 14 min · Southern State Parkway

Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 17 sec

Exit 25S Toward NY 106 South: Bellmore Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto NY 106

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Newbridge Road

Turn left onto NY 105

1.8 mi · 2 min · Jerusalem Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue

37 ft · 1 sec · Wantagh Avenue

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Wantagh Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillside, NY

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

Merrick, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillside, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.2 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Avenue U

Turn right onto Avenue U

Navigation decision point

1.7 mi into trip | ~4m 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.

17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...

28.3 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward NY 106 South: Bellmore

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 25S Toward NY 106 South: Bellmore

30.4 mi into trip | ~45m in | Wantagh Avenue

Turn right onto Wantagh Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.00 one way

$10.01 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$5.41	$10.82
premium	$4.92	$5.89	$11.78
diesel	$5.61	$6.71	$13.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.1	$3.19	$1.46
Efficient EV	7.6	$2.66	$1.22
EV Truck/SUV	12.2	$4.26	$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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Gravesend, NY

Morning in Gravesend on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Partly Cloudy

W 5 to 18 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Destination

North Wantagh, NY

Morning in North Wantagh on Tuesday

Local time

8:23 AM

EDT

Current temp

38°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Clear

W 3 to 12 mph 20% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

42°F

Hillside, NY

15 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m 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 is largely a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing major parkways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 16.1 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent pace. The route then transitions to the Southern State Parkway before concluding on Jerusalem Avenue. Expect a smooth, relatively uninterrupted flow for most of the 30.4 miles, characteristic of efficient parkway travel. This isn't a winding backroad adventure but rather a direct path designed for getting you to your destination with minimal fuss.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on Belt Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. 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 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 10 decision points packed into just 30.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): 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.

On the drive from Gravesend, NY to North Wantagh, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Eastern Long Island along the way.

Eastern Long Island

17.8 mi in | ~27m | via SO

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16.1 miles on Belt Parkway. 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 North Wantagh, 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.

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 North Wantagh, 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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Trip from Gravesend, NY to North Wantagh, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Gravesend, NY

North Wantagh, NY

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

45m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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