Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Springfield Gardens, 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
25m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
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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Springfield Gardens, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Springfield Gardens, NY is 15.5 miles and takes about 25 minutes via Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward trip, primarily utilizing major parkways. Expect a quick commute that's well-suited for a same-day journey, requiring minimal planning. Given the short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to another destination.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 13.3 mi | 20m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue U | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 183rd Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Conduit Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 145th Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 13.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Springfield Gardens, 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
13 mi
·
20 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 22
Toward Springfield Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto NY 27
506 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Conduit Avenue
11
Turn right onto 183rd Street
0.2 mi
·
58 sec
·
183rd Street
12
Turn left onto 145th Drive
202 ft
·
8 sec
·
145th Drive
13
Arrive at destination
145th Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.5 — 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.
7
15 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Springfield Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 22
Toward Springfield Boulevard
5
15.2 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
183rd Street
Turn right onto 183rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
15.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
145th Drive
Turn left onto 145th Drive
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.55 one way
$5.10 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Springfield Gardens, NY
Late night in Springfield Gardens on Tuesday
Local time
4:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 88% of the drive on faster roads. You'll spend most of your time on the Belt Parkway, experiencing a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.3 miles. The parkway offers a consistent driving experience for the majority of the trip. While the profile is highway-focused, you will transition onto local roads like Coney Island Avenue and Shore Parkway as you approach your destination, providing a slight change of pace. It's a drive characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained parkways.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.3 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Coney Island Avenue. 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 15.5 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Springfield Gardens, 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 25m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.3 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 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Springfield Gardens, 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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