Origin
Woodrow, NY
Morning in Woodrow on Sunday
Local time
9:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodrow, 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
33m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodrow, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Woodrow, NY to Gravesend, NY is 18.7 miles and takes about 33 minutes via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's ideal for a quick transit. You'll spend most of your time on major expressways, making it a practical option for getting from one side of Staten Island to the other. Consider this route when you need an efficient way to cover a short distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West Shore Expressway | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| 86th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Avenue U | 1 mi | 2m |
| Huguenot Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East Service Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Dahlgren Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 6.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodrow, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Huguenot Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Huguenot Avenue
2
Turn left onto Veterans Road East
359 ft
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Road East
3
Take the ramp onto East Service Road
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
East Service Road
4
Merge onto NY 440
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
West Shore Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 278; NY 440
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
8
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
9
Continue on I 278
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward 92nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Dahlgren Place
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dahlgren Place
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto 86th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
86th Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Avenue U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
14
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
15
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 14.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Merge onto NY 440 / West Shore Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
7.3 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway toward Upper Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Upper Level
7
14.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward 92nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward 92nd Street
6
14.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
86th Street
Turn right onto 86th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.08 one way
$6.16 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.33 | $6.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.62 | $7.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
9:41 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
8 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
33m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 63% of the journey on expressways. You'll experience the Staten Island Expressway and the West Shore Expressway for significant stretches, including a continuous 6.4-mile segment on the Staten Island Expressway. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the trip, punctuated by your exit onto 86th Street. The character is less about winding scenic byways and more about efficient travel on major arteries designed for speed and connectivity within the urban landscape.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on Staten Island Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Staten Island Expressway and West Shore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near NY 440 / West Shore Expressway.
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 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 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: at 1.4 miles (NY 440 / West Shore Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
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 Woodrow, NY to Gravesend, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Upper Level along the way.
Upper Level
11.9 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 278
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 18.7 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 (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on Staten Island Expressway. 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 1.4 miles (NY 440 / West Shore Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.9 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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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