Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Rossville, 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
32m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
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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Rossville, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Rossville, NY is 18.4 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points on Staten Island. It's primarily a highway-focused drive, making it a quick transit rather than an extended exploration. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a straightforward commute or a swift connection between these two locations without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| 86th Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Avenue U | 1 mi | 2m |
| Arthur Kill Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Rossville, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
3
Turn right onto Avenue U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
4
Turn right onto 86th Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
86th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Gatling Place
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Gatling Place
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
148 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 278
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
9
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto West Service Road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Service Road
14
Turn slight right onto Arthur Kill Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Arthur Kill Road
15
Turn left onto Rossville Avenue
5 ft
·
0 sec
·
Rossville Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Rossville Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
86th Street
Turn right onto 86th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, State...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
12.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward NY 440 South: Outerbridge Crossing
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward Arthur Kill Road, Huguenot Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.03 one way
$6.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Rossville, NY
Late night in Rossville on Tuesday
Local time
5:00 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
32m 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 leans heavily into highway travel, with 65% of the journey on major roads like the Staten Island Expressway and West Shore Expressway. You'll encounter a highway-focused profile for most of the 18.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 6.3 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a period of consistent speed. While the route incorporates some local roads like 86th Street, the dominant character is that of efficient, high-speed transit.
65% 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: 6.3 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near 86th Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
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 18.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (86th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Rossville, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 18.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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 Rossville, 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 1.3 miles (86th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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 Rossville, 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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