Origin
Kew Gardens, NY
Morning in Kew Gardens on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kew Gardens, NY to Gravesend, 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
29m
Distance
17.2 mi
28 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kew Gardens, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
This 17.2-mile drive from Kew Gardens, NY, to Gravesend, NY, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 29 minutes. With 85% of the journey on highways, it’s a quick trip focused on efficient travel between two points within the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $3, making it an economical option. This route is straightforward, primarily utilizing the Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, and offers a direct path for those looking to cover ground quickly.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 11 mi | 16m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 2.4 mi | 2m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Union Turnpike | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue V | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 11 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kew Gardens, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Union Turnpike
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
2
Turn slight right
327 ft
·
12 sec
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
Grand Central Parkway
Toward Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
4
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
7
Merge onto I 678
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
13
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
14
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
15
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
16
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
18
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Van Wyck Expressway, Kenned...
9
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1W
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
7
15.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Coney Island Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Avenue V
Turn left onto Avenue V
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.83 one way
$5.66 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.81 | $0.83 |
| Efficient EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.41 | $1.10 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Tuesday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 6 to 12 mph
18% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 7:26PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Albany NY
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
12 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
29m 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?
Expect a highway-focused drive for 85% of this route, characterized by stretches on the Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. The longest uninterrupted drive you'll experience is 11 miles on the Belt Parkway, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, parts of the route will transition to local roads like Coney Island Avenue. This blend means you’ll get a taste of both high-speed travel and more urban navigation as you progress toward your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 17.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Kew Gardens, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport and Belt Parkway West.
Kennedy Airport
1.5 mi in
|
~4m
Belt Parkway West
4.1 mi in
|
~7m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 17.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11 miles on Belt Parkway. 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 Gravesend, 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 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gravesend, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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