How far is Far Rockaway, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Far Rockaway, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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.
Town in Delaware County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Far Rockaway and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Far Rockaway and Gravesend.
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Start on Beach Channel Drive
590 ft · 23 sec · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
2 mi · 6 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Rockaway Freeway
1646 ft · 57 sec · Rockaway Freeway
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
3.9 mi · 10 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Flatbush Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn slight left
112 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto Avenue U
2.3 mi · 5 min · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
783 ft · 19 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn right 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 Far Rockaway 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.
Beach Channel Drive
Continue on Beach Channel Drive
3.88 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Rain leaving Far Rockaway and Rain near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Far Rockaway to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Far Rockaway and 8 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.28 one way or $4.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Far Rockaway and Rain near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roxbury.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Far Rockaway and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 11.03 mi (17.75 km).
#1 Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6053800, -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.31 | $2.28 | $4.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
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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