How far is Bedford, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Bedford, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
58.19 mi
01h 31m
Flight
45.15 mi
72.66 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.15 mi
Kilometers
72.66 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.19 mi
Kilometers
93.64 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 PM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Sat, Apr 18, 8:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-04-18T17:15
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 6:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Bedford
27.1 mi
00h 45m
To Gravesend
31.1 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bedford and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bedford and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Court Road

    1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminary Road

    1824 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pound Ridge Road

    1478 ft · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road

    812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Bedford Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 684 South

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

    803 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West

    615 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

    779 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Kings Highway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Avenue P

    2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bedford and Gravesend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 30%
I 684 South
11.7 mi · 20%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 8%
Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 7%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 6%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 45m from Bedford
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bedford and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.6 km) and usually takes 01h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Bedford and 31.1 miles from Gravesend.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.22 one way or $16.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bedford and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 45.15 mi (72.66 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Court Road (-73.643709, 41.204234)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.22
Round trip
$16.44
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.22 $16.44
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.19 $18.37
Premium $4.86 $9.97 $19.93
Diesel $4.69 $9.62 $19.25

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Gravesend. The current time is 17:15:04.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.