How far is Dix Hills, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Dix Hills, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
48.2 mi
01h 13m
Flight
35.92 mi
57.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.92 mi
Kilometers
57.81 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.2 mi
Kilometers
77.57 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Dix Hills
Sun, Apr 19, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dix Hills
2026-04-19T00:07
Arrive Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dix Hills
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
Malverne
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Dix Hills
22.3 mi
00h 36m
To Gravesend
25.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dix Hills and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Grey Birch Court

    132 m · 22 sec · Grey Birch Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Green Briar Lane

    1167 ft · 54 sec · Green Briar Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Path

    1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Service Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Service Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Seamans Neck Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Seamans Neck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Straight Path

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Straight Path

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West

    1417 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    19.9 mi · 25 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dix Hills 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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
19.9 mi · 41%
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi · 34%
Straight Path
3.47 mi · 7%
Deer Park Avenue
1.06 mi · 2%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
North Service Road
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

19.9 mi · 00h 25m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 36m from Dix Hills
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dix Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dix Hills to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 48.2 miles (77.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.3 miles from Dix Hills and 25.9 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.82 one way or $13.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dix Hills and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.5 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dix Hills and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 35.92 mi (57.81 km).

Dix Hills

#1 Dix Hills

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population26,892
Coordinates40.8048200, -73.3362300
Altitude62
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: Grey Birch Court (-73.335953, 40.805244)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.44 L · about $6.82
Round trip
$13.63
3.4 gal · 12.88 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.82 $13.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.62 $15.24
Premium $4.86 $8.26 $16.53
Diesel $4.69 $7.98 $15.96

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dix Hills and Gravesend. The current time is 00:07:29.

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.