How far is Elmont, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Elmont, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmont and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmont and Gravesend.
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Start on Elmont Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Elmont Road
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Turn right onto Linden Boulevard
1668 ft · 53 sec · Linden Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Belt Parkway West, Kennedy Airport
769 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway
2215 ft · 27 sec · Cross Island 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 Elmont and Gravesend.
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.
Belt Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12.5 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Elmont 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 Elmont to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Elmont and 9.8 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.77 one way or $5.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Elmont and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmont and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 15.02 mi (24.18 km).
#1 Elmont
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 33,198 |
| Coordinates | 40.7009400, -73.7129100 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.77 | $5.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
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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