How far is Gravesend, NY from Bay Shore, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Bay Shore, NY is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.44 mi
01h 05m
Flight
38.74 mi
62.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.74 mi
Kilometers
62.34 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.44 mi
Kilometers
71.52 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 12, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 12, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-12T00:38
Arrive Bay Shore
Sun, Apr 12, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gravesend
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
Rockville Centre
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States

From Gravesend
22.2 mi
00h 32m
To Bay Shore
22.2 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph E
Destination
54°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Bay Shore.

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Parkway

    30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue U

    1131 ft · 33 sec · Avenue U

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    121 m · 24 sec · Coney Island Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    120 m · 13 sec · Shore Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    926 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    554 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.2 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    25.7 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    738 ft · 18 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  16. 16

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    917 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    159 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
26.1 mi · 59%
Belt Parkway
14.2 mi · 32%
Coney Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue
0.92 mi · 2%
Shore Parkway
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockville Centre
00h 32m from Gravesend
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Bay Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Bay Shore?

The road trip is about 44.4 miles (71.5 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Rockville Centre is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Gravesend and 22.2 miles from Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Rockville Centre

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 Rockville Centre and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.8 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Rockville Centre
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockville Centre.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

38 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 38.74 mi (62.34 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Bay Shore

#2 Bay Shore

Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,337
Coordinates40.7251000, -73.2453900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Bay Shore (-73.24539, 40.7251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.94 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.59
3.14 gal · 11.88 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.29 $12.59
Mid-grade $4.48 $7.04 $14.07
Premium $4.86 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $4.69 $7.37 $14.74

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Bay Shore. The current time is 00:38:59.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.