How far is Eastchester, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Eastchester, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.37 mi
01h 02m
Flight
26.23 mi
42.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.23 mi
Kilometers
42.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.37 mi
Kilometers
56.93 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Eastchester
Fri, Oct 16, 12:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eastchester
2026-10-15T22:36
Arrive Gravesend
Thu, Oct 15, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eastchester
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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Eastchester
15.7 mi
00h 31m
To Gravesend
19.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Place

    863 ft · 46 sec · Lincoln Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mill Road

    1820 ft · 54 sec · Mill Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward Hutchinson Parkway South

    1908 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  10. 10

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

    803 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

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

    615 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

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

    779 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Kings Highway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Avenue P

    2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Eastchester 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
9.27 mi · 26%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 14%
Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 12%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.39 mi · 10%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 6%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hutchinson River Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

8.23 mi · 00h 12m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 31m from Eastchester
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Eastchester and Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Eastchester and 19.8 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 $5.56 one way or $11.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eastchester and Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.4 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.4 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 10.2 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 9 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eastchester and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 26.23 mi (42.22 km).

Eastchester

#1 Eastchester

Census-designated place in the town of Eastchester, Westchester County, New York, United States

Population32,617
Coordinates40.9583300, -73.8086100
Altitude7
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: Lincoln Place (-73.808252, 40.958357)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.56
Round trip
$11.12
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.56 $11.12
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.23 $12.46
Premium $5.38 $6.73 $13.45
Diesel $6.51 $8.14 $16.27

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eastchester and Gravesend. The current time is 22:36:21.

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.