Origin
White Plains, NY
Late night in White Plains on Sunday
Local time
3:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from White Plains, 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
1h 5m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
White Plains, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
White Plains to Gravesend is 37.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Hutchinson River Parkway and Jackie Robinson Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within New York, transitioning from the suburban feel of Westchester County to the urban landscape of Brooklyn. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, it's an ideal choice for a single-day trip, whether you're heading out for a specific event or just a change of scenery. Plan for a mixed driving experience that balances parkway cruising with some local road navigation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson River Parkway | 10.9 mi | 16m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| Kings Highway | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Old Mamaroneck Road | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hutchinson River Parkway
— 10.9 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between White Plains, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on NY 119
72 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto NY 22
467 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the left lane.
3
Turn slight left onto NY 119
121 ft
·
4 sec
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
4
Continue on NY 22
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Broadway
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto South Broadway
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Broadway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Maple Avenue
7
Turn left onto NY 125
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mamaroneck Avenue
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 125
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Mamaroneck Road
9
Continue on NY 125
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Secor Road
10
Keep slight right at fork
441 ft
·
9 sec
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
11
Turn straight onto Heathcote Bypass
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Heathcote Bypass
12
Turn straight onto NY 125
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Weaver Street
13
Turn right onto Stratton Road
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Stratton Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Pinebrook Boulevard
523 ft
·
16 sec
·
Pinebrook Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward Hutchinson Parkway South
16
Merge onto Hutchinson River Parkway
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
·
Hutchinson River Parkway
Toward Whitestone Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
19
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
20
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Use the slight left lane.
25
Continue on JR
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
27
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
31
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
32
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
33
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
34
Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
35
Continue on Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
36
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
37
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
38
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
39
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from White Plains, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 24.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont
7
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Hutchinson River Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto Hutchinson River Parkway toward Whitestone Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Whitestone Bridge
8
24.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 7
Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
8
24.6 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B–A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turn...
10
24.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 7A
Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.17 one way
$12.35 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.67 | $13.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$7
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
3:46 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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 offers a mixed drive, with about 60% of it on highways. You'll begin on the Hutchinson River Parkway, enjoying a pleasant stretch that can last up to 10.9 miles without interruption. As you progress, the drive transitions to the Jackie Robinson Parkway and then onto Kings Highway, introducing more local road characteristics. Expect a blend of flowing parkway travel and more stop-and-go conditions as you approach your destination in Gravesend. The overall feel is a gradual shift from more park-like parkways to city streets.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
39 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.9 mi on Hutchinson River 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 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.5 miles you will encounter 27 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 White Plains, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, Larchmont, Hutchinson Parkway South, Jackie Robinson Parkway West and Union Turnpike West - among others.
New Rochelle
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Mamaroneck
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Larchmont
3.1 mi in
|
~6m
Hutchinson Parkway South
5.1 mi in
|
~10m
Jackie Robinson Parkway West
24.4 mi in
|
~39m
Union Turnpike West
24.6 mi in
|
~40m
Brooklyn
24.7 mi in
|
~40m
About the Cities
Starting in White Plains, NY
Full guide →Founded 1683
White Plains is a city of 60,000 people (2020) in Westchester County, New York. White Plains has several locations listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It also does well-run Saint Patrick's Day parade and New Year's celebrations. The library is top notch. Liberty Park is also worth a visit.
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 1h 5m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.9 miles on Hutchinson River Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles (Hutchinson River Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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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