How far is Gravesend, NY from Arrochar, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Arrochar, NY is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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
7.39 mi
00h 16m
Flight
5.64 mi
9.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.64 mi
Kilometers
9.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.39 mi
Kilometers
11.9 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arrochar
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Wed, Apr 15, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-15T14:19
Arrive Arrochar
Wed, Apr 15, 2:35 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:16 AM to 7:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gravesend
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Gravesend
3.7 mi
00h 08m
To Arrochar
3.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Parkway

    929 ft · 50 sec · Ocean Parkway

  2. 2

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    905 ft · 43 sec · Ocean Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Avenue U

    1.6 km · 2 min · Avenue U

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 86th Street

    2.7 mi · 6 min · 86th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Gatling Place

    1503 ft · 32 sec · Gatling Place

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    45 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    1693 ft · 20 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

    1097 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    1171 ft · 35 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hylan Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Arrochar.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
189.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
86th Street
2.68 mi · 36%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 19%
Avenue U
0.97 mi · 13%
Staten Island Expressway
0.37 mi · 5%
Ocean Parkway
0.35 mi · 5%
Gowanus Expressway
0.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

86th Street

Turn right onto 86th Street

2.68 mi · 00h 06m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 08m from Gravesend
Leave By
7:58 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Arrochar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Gravesend and 3.7 miles from Arrochar.

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

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Arrochar.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 6.5 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 8.3 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 6.8 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 Kensington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Arrochar. Straight-line distance: 5.64 mi (9.08 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arrochar

Arrochar is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5984400, -74.0726400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Arrochar (-74.07264, 40.59844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.26 gal
0.99 L · about $1.04
Round trip
$2.08
0.52 gal · 1.98 L
Estimated CO2
2.3 kg one way
Round trip: 4.6 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.04 $2.08
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.17 $2.33
Premium $4.86 $1.26 $2.53
Diesel $4.69 $1.22 $2.44

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Arrochar. The current time is 14:19:08.

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.