Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Rego Park, 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
27m
Distance
12.6 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Rego Park, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Rego Park, NY is 12.6 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Kings Highway, Cooper Avenue, and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New York. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating city streets than a highway cruise. With minimal distance and a short duration, this route is ideal for a quick transit between these two New York locations, offering a simple and efficient way to get where you need to go without significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Cooper Avenue | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Yellowstone Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Hills Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 4.1 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Rego Park, 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
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 3
Toward Cypress Hills Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn sharp left onto Cypress Hills Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Hills Street
16
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cooper Avenue
17
At end of road, turn left onto 73rd Place
449 ft
·
12 sec
·
73rd Place
18
Turn right onto Cooper Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Avenue
19
Turn left onto Woodhaven Boulevard
178 ft
·
6 sec
·
Woodhaven Boulevard
20
Turn slight right onto Yellowstone Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Yellowstone Boulevard
21
Turn sharp left onto Austin Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Austin Street
22
Turn right onto 67th Road
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
67th Road
23
Turn right onto NY 25
20 ft
·
0 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
24
Arrive at destination
NY 25
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.2 — 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
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
JR / Jackie Robinson Parkway
Turn left onto JR / Jackie Robinson Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Cypress Hills Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 3
Toward Cypress Hills Street
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
Austin Street
Turn sharp left onto Austin Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.07 one way
$4.15 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.24 | $4.49 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.44 | $4.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 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 | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.10 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.76 | $0.81 |
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
Rego Park, NY
Late night in Rego Park on Tuesday
Local time
4:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
27m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent directional changes rather than cruising on a long, straight path. Only about 15% of this trip involves highway driving, so be prepared for a more engaged experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Kings Highway. As you progress, the roads will transition, offering a varied driving experience that requires constant attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 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 12.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 6.2 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (JR / Jackie Robinson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 miles on Kings Highway. 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 6.2 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (JR / Jackie Robinson Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Rego Park, 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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