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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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 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Grey Birch Court
132 m · 22 sec · Grey Birch Court
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Turn right onto Green Briar Lane
1167 ft · 54 sec · Green Briar Lane
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Candlewood Path
1724 ft · 1 min · Candlewood Path
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Service Road
1.3 km · 1 min · North Service Road
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Turn left onto Deer Park Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Deer Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Seamans Neck Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Seamans Neck Road
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Continue on Straight Path
3.5 mi · 7 min · Straight Path
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West
1417 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
19.9 mi · 25 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 Dix Hills 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
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.
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.
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.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dix Hills and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 35.92 mi (57.81 km).
#1 Dix Hills
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 26,892 |
| Coordinates | 40.8048200, -73.3362300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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