Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, 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
1h 9m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Tarrytown, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY is 40.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via New York State Thruway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a relatively short drive, perfect for a quick getaway or an easy transit day. Expect a mix of urban and suburban driving as you make your way north, largely on major expressways. Plan for this to be a single-day adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New York State Thruway | 12.4 mi | 16m |
| Major Deegan Expressway | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Broadway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New York State Thruway
— 12.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Tarrytown, 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
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
Toward Parkside Avenue
5
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
10
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
12
Merge onto I 278
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
16
Continue on I 278
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 47
Toward I 87 North: Albany
18
Continue on I 87
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 87
12 mi
·
16 min
·
New York State Thruway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Use the slight right lane.
21
Turn left onto NY 119
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
White Plains Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
22
At end of road, turn right onto US 9
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto Main Street
101 ft
·
2 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 39 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Washington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Flushing Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Classon Avenue
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
13.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
8
39 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
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 9
Toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
New York State Thruway
(12.4 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Tarrytown, NY
Late night in Tarrytown on Tuesday
Local time
4:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Partly Sunny
SW 10 mph
6% chance
Live forecast
47°F
Inwood, NY
20 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
31 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 9m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive profile, with 39% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the New York State Thruway, experiencing its longest uninterrupted stretch of 12.4 miles. The drive will likely feel like a blend of busy urban arteries like the Major Deegan Expressway and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, transitioning to the more open, albeit still tolled, New York State Thruway. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts from city traffic to faster highway speeds.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.4 mi on New York State Thruway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5 miles in near Washington Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.4 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 5 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Classon Avenue): 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.
Between Gravesend, NY and Tarrytown, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Manhattan and Bronx.
La Guardia Airport
8.1 mi in
|
~18m
Manhattan
13.7 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 278
Bronx
13.7 mi in
|
~27m
|
via I 278
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 40.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). 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 12.4 miles on New York State Thruway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.62 in tolls one way, starting with New York State Thruway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Tarrytown, 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 5 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (Classon Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, African Burial Ground National Monument and General Grant 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 Tarrytown, 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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