Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Oceanside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
22.8 mi
37 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Oceanside, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Oceanside, NY is 22.8 miles and takes about 36m via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option for a short commute or a quick hop between neighboring areas. Given its short distance and estimated duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing plenty of time for your destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Sunrise Highway | 4.3 mi | 5m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Long Beach Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 14.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Oceanside, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft
·
8 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Avenue U
3
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
398 ft
·
25 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on Shore Parkway
392 ft
·
13 sec
·
Shore Parkway
6
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Shore Parkway
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
8
Merge onto BP
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on NY 27
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunrise Highway
12
Turn right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Centre Avenue
13
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on Long Beach Road
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Long Beach Road
16
Arrive at destination
Long Beach Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — 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
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Coney Island Avenue
Continue onto Coney Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
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.
8
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
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 23B
Toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boule...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.51 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.03 | $10.07 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Oceanside, NY
Late night in Oceanside on Sunday
Local time
12:16 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
9 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
36m 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?
You'll find this route is heavily influenced by highway driving, with 63% of the journey on such roads. Expect to spend a good portion of your time on the Belt Parkway, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 14.2 miles. While the route includes segments on Coney Island Avenue and Sunrise Highway, the character leans towards efficient travel on main arteries rather than winding scenic byways. The progression is generally about moving steadily from one point to another with minimal deviation.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.2 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Sunrise Highway. You will hit about 8 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
5/10
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 22.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (Coney Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Coney Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.2 miles on Belt Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (Coney Island Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (Coney Island Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Oceanside, 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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