Origin
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Ridgewood, 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
19m
Distance
9.2 mi
15 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 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
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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Ridgewood, NY
Mel Audelo
Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Ridgewood, NY is 9.2 miles and takes about 19m via Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this trip. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing for ample flexibility in your schedule. It's a straightforward local transit that won't eat up much time or resources.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Cooper Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Rockaway Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cooper Avenue | 0.3 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 Ridgewood, 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
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Rockaway Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Continue on Cooper Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Cooper Street
12
Continue on Cooper Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Cooper Avenue
13
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Cornelia Street
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cornelia Street
15
Arrive at destination
Cornelia Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.6 — 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
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Avenue P
Turn right onto Avenue P
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
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Rockaway Avenue
Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Cypress Avenue
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.03 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Ridgewood, NY
Morning in Ridgewood on Tuesday
Local time
9:40 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
10 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
19m 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 drive is characterized as a "turn-heavy local drive," with only a 6% highway share. You'll be navigating through city streets for most of the 9.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 4.1 miles on Kings Highway. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic lights as you make your way through neighborhoods. This isn't a route for cruising; it requires your constant attention as you weave through local roads.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue U.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Avenue P): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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 1 miles (Avenue P): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ridgewood, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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