Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Woodside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
13.2 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Woodside, NY
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Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Woodside, NY is 13.2 miles and takes about 27m via Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Coney Island Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that's more about navigating urban environments than open highway cruising. Given its brief duration, this trip is ideal for a quick relocation or a simple point-to-point journey without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 4.1 mi | 6m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodside Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 65th Place | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 4.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Woodside, 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
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto Laurel Hill Boulevard
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Laurel Hill Boulevard
16
Turn left onto 65th Place
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
65th Place
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto Woodside Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodside Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Woodside Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 12.3 — 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.
6
8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Williamsburg Street East
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
12.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward NY 25
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 39
Toward NY 25
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.17 one way
$4.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.35 | $4.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.91 | $5.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
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
Woodside, NY
Late night in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
13 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
27m 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 offers a mixed experience, with 31% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches of both faster-paced expressway driving and more localized city streets. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 4.1 miles on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. As you transition, anticipate changes in traffic patterns and road conditions, moving from the relative speed of the expressway to potentially busier avenues.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
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 14 decision points packed into just 13.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
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.
On the drive from Gravesend, NY to Woodside, NY, road signs begin pointing toward La Guardia Airport along the way.
La Guardia Airport
8.1 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 13.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). 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 4.1 miles on Brooklyn-Queens 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 Woodside, 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 — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton 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 Woodside, 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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