How far is Fort Salonga, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Fort Salonga, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
58.63 mi
01h 22m
Flight
41.02 mi
66.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.02 mi
Kilometers
66.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.63 mi
Kilometers
94.35 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Salonga
Thu, Apr 23, 8:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Salonga
2026-04-23T05:29
Arrive Gravesend
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Salonga
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
North Bellmore
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Fort Salonga
28.3 mi
00h 41m
To Gravesend
30.4 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Salonga and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    58 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Fort Salonga Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Fort Salonga Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward SM South: Bay Shore

    1176 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    5.7 mi · 6 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Salonga 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 43%
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi · 28%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
5.74 mi · 10%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.37 mi · 9%
Fort Salonga Road
2.17 mi · 4%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Bellmore
00h 41m from Fort Salonga
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Salonga and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Salonga to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

North Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Fort Salonga and 30.4 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.30 one way or $16.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Salonga and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore

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 North Bellmore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Bellmore.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

41 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Salonga and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 41.02 mi (66.01 km).

Fort Salonga

#1 Fort Salonga

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population10,008
Coordinates40.9126000, -73.3009500
Altitude10
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: (-73.301015, 40.912604)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.83 L · about $8.30
Round trip
$16.60
4.14 gal · 15.66 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $8.30 $16.60
Mid-grade $4.48 $9.28 $18.55
Premium $4.86 $10.06 $20.12
Diesel $4.69 $9.72 $19.43

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Salonga and Gravesend. The current time is 05:29:28.

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.