How far is Forest Hills, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Forest Hills, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 15 miles (24.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.01 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.17 mi
16.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.17 mi
Kilometers
16.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.01 mi
Kilometers
24.16 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
Thu, Oct 15, 10:05 PM EDT
Return by in Forest Hills
Thu, Oct 15, 10:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest Hills
2026-10-15T21:43
Arrive Gravesend
Thu, Oct 15, 10:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Forest Hills
10:00 PM EDT
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
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Forest Hills
6.1 mi
00h 11m
To Gravesend
8.9 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 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 Forest Hills and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on 70th Avenue

    1613 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nansen Street

    669 ft · 31 sec · Nansen Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 71st Avenue

    1319 ft · 53 sec · 71st Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Union Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Union Turnpike

    30 m · 6 sec · Union Turnpike

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    600 ft · 14 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway, Brooklyn

    125 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Kings Highway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Avenue P

    2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Forest Hills 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
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
146.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 28%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.76 mi · 18%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 7%
Coney Island Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Union Turnpike
0.7 mi · 5%
Avenue P
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kings Highway

Continue on Kings Highway

4.14 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 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
10.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 11m from Forest Hills
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Forest Hills and Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Forest Hills to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 15 miles (24.2 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Forest Hills and 8.9 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Hills and Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 East Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.3 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 5.6 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 7.7 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 5.5 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 East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 10.17 mi (16.37 km).

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#1 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7162100, -73.8501400
Altitude18
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: 70th Avenue (-73.849997, 40.716158)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.01 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.71
1.06 gal · 4.02 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $2.36 $4.71
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.64 $5.28
Premium $5.38 $2.85 $5.70
Diesel $6.51 $3.45 $6.90

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 Forest Hills and Gravesend. The current time is 21:43:13.

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.