Origin
Long Beach, NY
Late night in Long Beach on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
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Unavailable
Trip from Long Beach, NY to Gravesend, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
26.7 mi
43 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Beach, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Long Beach, NY to Gravesend, NY is 26.7 miles and takes about 44 minutes via Belt Parkway and Sunrise Highway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's easy to fit into any schedule, whether you're looking to get to your destination quickly or add it as a segment to a larger road trip. Given the short duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning for this particular stretch.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| Sunrise Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Long Beach Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Long Beach Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Park Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 14.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on this road
378 ft
·
28 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
347 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Park Avenue
3
Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard
168 ft
·
17 sec
·
Monroe Boulevard
4
Turn left onto East Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Park Avenue
5
Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Beach Boulevard
6
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard
522 ft
·
13 sec
·
Long Beach Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Long Beach Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue
200 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Centre Avenue
10
Turn left onto NY 27
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
12
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
16
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
18
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
19
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
21
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Long Beach Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto Long Beach Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
12.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
25.3 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
26.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Avenue V
Turn left onto Avenue V
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.39 one way
$8.79 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.75 | $9.50 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.17 | $10.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.90 | $11.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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.
Road read
44m 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 55% highway, with the longest continuous highway segment measuring 14.3 miles on the Belt Parkway. You'll experience a mix of highway and surface roads, transitioning from faster-paced driving to more local streets. Expect to encounter numerous exits and merges as you navigate through built-up areas. The latter portion of the drive will likely involve more surface road driving as you approach your destination.
55% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 1 miles in near Long Beach Boulevard.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 16 decision points packed into just 26.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Long Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 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.
On the drive from Long Beach, NY to Gravesend, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
10.8 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Starting in Long Beach, NY
Full guide →“City by the Sea” · Founded 1623
Long Beach is a city in Nassau County, on an island across from Long Island, New York.
Top landmarks
- • Cobble Villa — historic home located at Long Beach in Nassau County, New York
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 44m. Total distance: 26.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). 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 14.3 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 miles (Long Beach Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 25.2 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 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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