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Trip from Roosevelt, 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

50m

Distance

26.4 mi

42 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Roosevelt, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Gravesend, NY

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Trip Overview

This 26.4-mile journey from Roosevelt to Gravesend, New York, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 50 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via local roads like Washington Avenue and Babylon Turnpike, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is a modest $4, making it an economical option for a short excursion within the Northeast region. Given its brevity and turn-heavy nature, this route is best suited for a quick local trip rather than an extended adventure requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Washington Avenue
Babylon Turnpike
Nassau Road
Pine Street
SO West
Southern State Parkway
Belt Parkway
Coney Island Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Washington Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Roosevelt, NY and Gravesend, NY.

1

Start on Mollineaux Street

367 ft · 19 sec · Mollineaux Street
2

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

266 ft · 13 sec · Washington Avenue
3

At the end of the road, turn right onto Babylon Turnpike

463 ft · 10 sec · Babylon Turnpike
4

Continue on Nassau Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Nassau Road
5

Turn left onto Pine Street

151 ft · 3 sec · Pine Street
6

Take the ramp straight toward SO West

0.2 mi · 25 sec · SO West
7

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

7.5 mi · 10 min · Southern State Parkway
8

Continue on Belt Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
9

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

12 mi · 18 min · Belt Parkway
11

Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

476 ft · 20 sec · Coney Island Avenue
12

Turn left onto Shore Parkway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Shore Parkway
13

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Shore Parkway
14

Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

259 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
17

Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway
18

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.35 one way

$8.69 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.70 $9.40
premium $4.92 $5.12 $10.23
diesel $5.61 $5.83 $11.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.2 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 7.9 0 $2.77 $1.27
Efficient EV 6.6 0 $2.31 $1.06
EV Truck/SUV 10.6 0 $3.70 $1.69

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Roosevelt, NY

Late night in Roosevelt on Sunday

Local time

3:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gravesend, NY

Late night in Gravesend on Sunday

Local time

3:30 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.

Temperature spread

9 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

50m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 26.4-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The route is characterized by frequent intersections and changes in direction, so staying attentive is key. While there isn't a 'longest stretch' to note due to the nature of local driving, you'll be consistently engaged with the road. Nassau Road is one of the main arteries you'll follow, contributing to the feel of a continuous urban and suburban exploration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Washington Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Roosevelt, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roosevelt, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

About the Cities

Starting in Roosevelt, NY

Full guide →

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 50m. Total distance: 26.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Roosevelt, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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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