How far is Fallsburg, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Fallsburg, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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
109.17 mi
02h 31m
Flight
85.08 mi
136.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.08 mi
Kilometers
136.92 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.17 mi
Kilometers
175.69 km
Drive Time
02h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fallsburg
Sat, Apr 18, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fallsburg
2026-04-17T21:46
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 12:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fallsburg
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
Harriman
NY

Village in New York

From Fallsburg
54.9 mi
01h 15m
To Gravesend
54.2 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Riverside Drive

    612 ft · 28 sec · Riverside Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Falls Road

    1074 ft · 40 sec · Old Falls Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 42

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Highway 42

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on State Highway 42

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Highway 42

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward NY 17 East: New York City

    1776 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87, NYST: Albany, New York City

    1.1 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 Toll South: New York City

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · New York State Thruway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  21. 21

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  28. 28

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  29. 29

    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

  30. 30

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  34. 34

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fallsburg 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
35 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NY 17 East
42.6 mi · 39%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 21%
New York State Thruway
13.7 mi · 13%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 4%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 4%
Main Street
3.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NY 17 East

Merge slight left

42.2 mi · 00h 51m

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
02h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harriman
01h 15m from Fallsburg
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Fallsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 109.2 miles (175.7 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?

Harriman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Fallsburg and 54.2 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (136.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.43 one way or $30.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Fallsburg and Chance Rain Showers near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Harriman

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harriman, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

25 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

46 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

47 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

53 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fallsburg and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 85.08 mi (136.92 km).

Fallsburg

#1 Fallsburg

Town in New York

Population12,350
Coordinates41.7320400, -74.6012700
Altitude368
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: Riverside Drive (-74.601019, 41.732052)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.85 gal
14.58 L · about $15.43
Round trip
$30.87
7.7 gal · 29.16 L
Estimated CO2
34.2 kg one way
Round trip: 68.4 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $15.43 $30.87
Mid-grade $4.48 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.86 $18.71 $37.43
Diesel $4.69 $18.07 $36.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fallsburg and Gravesend. The current time is 21:46:34.

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.