How far is Central Islip, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Central Islip, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Central Islip and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Central Islip and Gravesend.
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Start on East Suffolk Avenue
148 m · 15 sec · East Suffolk Avenue
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Continue on East Suffolk Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Suffolk Avenue
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Turn left onto Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO: New York
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue
145 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Parkway
601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway
79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue V
1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Central Islip and Gravesend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Central Islip and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Central Islip to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Roosevelt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Central Islip and 25.5 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.18 one way or $14.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Central Islip and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Roosevelt
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roosevelt.
New Rochelle station
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Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Central Islip and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 42.15 mi (67.84 km).
#1 Central Islip
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 34,450 |
| Coordinates | 40.7906500, -73.2017800 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gravesend
Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5976000, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $8.02 | $16.04 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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