Gravesend to Woodbury is 35.2 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its mostly highway profile and short duration, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a practical choice for a quick trip, avoiding lengthy travel times.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Grand Central Parkway
6.8 mi
9m
Long Island Expressway
5.6 mi
7m
Jericho Turnpike
5.2 mi
8m
Jackie Robinson Parkway
5 mi
9m
Kings Highway
4.1 mi
7m
Northern State Parkway
2.4 mi
3m
Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
South Service Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Grand Central Parkway
— 6.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Woodbury, 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
0.7 mi·1 min·Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Dean Street
11
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·East New York Avenue
12
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi·19 sec·Jamaica Avenue
13
Turn left onto JR
5.0 mi·9 min·Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 8EToward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long IslandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Merge onto GCP
6.8 mi·9 min·Grand Central Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on N
2.4 mi·3 min·Northern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 27SToward Shelter Rock Road South, SearingtownUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
0.1 mi·22 sec·Shelter Rock Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto South Service Road
0.7 mi·1 min·South Service Road
Use the right lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
21
Merge onto I 495
5.6 mi·7 min·Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 40EToward NY 25 East: SyossetUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto NY 25
5.2 mi·8 min·Jericho Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn left onto Woodbury Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodbury Road
Use the left lane.
25
Arrive at destination
Woodbury Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 17.6 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — 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
9
12.6 mi into trip|~24m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 8E
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long...
8
22.1 mi into trip|~37m in
Take the exit toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
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 27S
Toward Shelter Rock Road South, Searingtown
8
22.4 mi into trip|~38m in|Shelter Rock Road
Turn sharp left onto Shelter Rock Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
7
29 mi into trip|~47m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 40E
Toward NY 25 East: Syosset
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg12 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$6.19
$12.38
premium
$4.87
$6.74
$13.49
diesel
$5.40
$7.49
$14.98
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Jericho Turnpike
(5.2 mi)$0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
10.6
0
$3.70
$1.69
Efficient EV
8.8
0
$3.08
$1.41
EV Truck/SUV
14.1
0
$4.93
$2.25
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night
in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain Showers
E 12 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Destination
Woodbury, NY
Late night
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
4:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Rain Showers
NE 10 mph87% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
56°F
Jamaica, NY
18 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
2 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
58m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 73% highway, with a longest stretch of 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. You'll be on highway for the majority of the trip. Expect a significant portion of your drive to be on these faster roads before transitioning to surface streets. The frequent exits on the highway sections mean you'll need to be ready for merging traffic and potential slowdowns.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on Grand Central Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Grand Central Parkway and Long Island Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue U.
Driving Effort8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 35.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Woodbury, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island, Shelter Rock Road South and Searingtown.
Grand Central Parkway East
12.6 mi in|~24m
Eastern Long Island
12.6 mi in|~24m
Shelter Rock Road South
22.1 mi in|~37m
Searingtown
22.1 mi in|~37m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on Grand Central Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.37 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho Turnpike. 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Woodbury, 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: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbury, NY before heading back.
