How far is East Village, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from East Village, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.61 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.17 mi
14.76 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.17 mi
Kilometers
14.76 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.61 mi
Kilometers
18.69 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Fri, Nov 6, 7:53 PM EST
Return by in East Village
Fri, Nov 6, 8:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Village
2026-11-06T19:31
Arrive Gravesend
Fri, Nov 6, 7:53 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Village
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From East Village
6 mi
00h 11m
To Gravesend
5.7 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Village Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Overnight
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Village and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on East 9th Street

    670 ft · 32 sec · East 9th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    74 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Cooper Square

    1016 ft · 45 sec · Cooper Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Bowery

    1.3 km · 3 min · Bowery

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Canal Street

    667 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Manhattan Bridge

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Manhattan Bridge

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Brooklyn - Queens Expressway

    548 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Jay Street

    108 m · 18 sec · Jay Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Sands Street

    718 ft · 32 sec · Sands Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, Staten Island

    710 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum

    984 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 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 East Village and Gravesend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
172.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 35%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.55 mi · 22%
Manhattan Bridge
1.15 mi · 10%
NY 27 East
0.99 mi · 8%
Bowery
0.78 mi · 7%
Gowanus Expressway
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McDonald Avenue

Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

4.07 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
9.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 11m from East Village
Leave By
7:46 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving East Village and Rain near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Village to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from East Village and 5.7 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around East Village and Rain near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 3.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Village and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 9.17 mi (14.76 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 East Village

East Village is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7292700, -73.9873600
Altitude10
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: East 9th Street (-73.987367, 40.729253)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.77
Round trip
$3.53
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $1.77 $3.53
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.00 $3.99
Premium $5.27 $2.16 $4.32
Diesel $6.47 $2.65 $5.31

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between East Village and Gravesend. The current time is 19:31:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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