Origin
Woodside, NY
Late night in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
3:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodside, 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
29m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodside, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Woodside, NY to Gravesend, NY is 13 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Coney Island Avenue and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip entirely within New York. Expect a drive characterized by frequent turns and local road navigation, with a modest highway component. It's a short journey ideal for a quick transit or a simple day trip, especially if you're already in the Northeast region and looking for an easy local connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 43rd Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Greenpoint Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Coney Island Avenue
— 3.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodside, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Woodside Avenue
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Woodside Avenue
2
Turn slight left onto Roosevelt Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Roosevelt Avenue
3
Continue on Greenpoint Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenpoint Avenue
4
Turn left onto 43rd Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
43rd Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Brooklyn
6
Merge onto I 278
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williamsburg Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
Empire Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
Use the right lane.
15
Enter roundabout onto Coney Island Avenue
513 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
16
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
18
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
19
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 3.6 and 7.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
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 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
6
4.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Flushing Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Flatbush Avenue
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
3:29 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
13 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
29m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' experience, meaning you'll be navigating city streets with a higher frequency of turns than a typical highway journey. With only 22% of the drive on highways like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, much of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.9 miles along Coney Island Avenue. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience that shifts between faster highway segments and more intricate, stop-and-go local traffic patterns.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Coney Island Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.6 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (Flushing Avenue): 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 Woodside, NY to Gravesend, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Brooklyn
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Coney Island Avenue. 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 3.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.8 miles (Flushing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton 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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