Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Queens Village, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Queens Village to Gravesend is 17.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within New York, making it ideal for a quick local excursion. The route primarily utilizes a mix of highway and surface roads. With only a single day recommended, this drive is perfect for a spontaneous outing or an efficient way to get from one part of the city to another without a lengthy commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Grand Central Parkway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hillside Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 5 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~779 veh/hr typical · worst 979
Quietest
3 AM
~93 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Queens Village, NY and Gravesend, NY.
Start on 90th Avenue
Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard
Turn left onto NY 25
Turn right onto I 295
Take the exit
Turn straight
Merge onto GCP
Take the exit
Continue on JR
Keep slight right at fork
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
Continue on East New York Avenue
Continue on Pacific Street
Turn left onto Sackman Street
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
Continue on Tapscott Street
Continue on Kings Highway
Continue on Avenue P
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Avenue V
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto I 295 / Clearview Expressway toward I 295 North: Clearview Expressway, Through Neck Bridge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Grand Central Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
| premium | $4.87 | $3.39 | $6.78 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Queens Village on Sunday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Late night in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
4:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is about 47% highway, so expect a mix of faster-paced travel and city streets. The longest stretch on the highway portion is 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. You'll transition from parkway driving to navigating surface roads, so be prepared for more frequent intersections and potentially slower speeds as you approach your destination. The mixed profile means you'll experience both open cruising and more involved city driving.
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 early in the drive near Springfield Boulevard.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 33m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Springfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (I 295 / Clearview Expressway): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 0.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Queens Village, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Grand Central Parkway West and Brooklyn.
Grand Central Parkway West
Brooklyn
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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