Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Seaford, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
30.2 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Seaford, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Seaford, NY is 30.2 miles and takes about 45m via Belt Parkway and Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick journey between two points in the Northeast region. The drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of highway speeds and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. With a duration under an hour and a minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a spontaneous outing or a necessary commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.2 mi | 21m |
| Sunrise Highway | 11 mi | 14m |
| Merrick Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bellmore Avenue | 0.4 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 Seaford, 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
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Sunrise Highway
12
Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Bellmore Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Merrick Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Merrick Road
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Merrick Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.1 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.4 — 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
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...
5
28 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Bellmore Avenue
Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
28.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Merrick Road
Turn left onto Merrick Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.94 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
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 | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.64 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.23 | $1.93 |
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.
Destination
Seaford, NY
Late night in Seaford on Sunday
Local time
3:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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
45m 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 features a mixed profile, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 14.2 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a taste of faster, more continuous travel. As you transition to Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road, expect the character of the drive to change, likely involving more intersections and varied speed limits typical of major arterial roads. The overall feel is one of navigating through developed suburban landscapes, shifting from parkway cruising to more direct, though potentially slower, urban or suburban thoroughfares.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 30.2 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 1.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Arriving in Seaford, NY
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 30.2 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 (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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 1.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Seaford, 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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