How far is Gravesend, NY from Bergen Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Bergen Beach, NY is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
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.
A borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Bergen Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Bergen Beach.
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Start on Ocean Parkway
30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Avenue U
1.5 mi · 4 min · Avenue U
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Continue on Avenue U
1.5 km · 2 min · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
811 ft · 20 sec · Flatbush Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue T
1.4 km · 3 min · Avenue T
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Turn slight right onto Veterans Avenue
1006 ft · 49 sec · Veterans Avenue
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Turn right onto East 71st Street
44 m · 14 sec · East 71st Street
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Turn left onto Avenue U
79 m · 17 sec · Avenue U
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Turn left onto East 72nd Street
11 m · 2 sec · East 72nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 72nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Bergen Beach.
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.
Avenue U
Turn right onto Avenue U
1.54 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Gravesend and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bergen Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Bergen Beach?
The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Gravesend and 1.9 miles from Bergen Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.52 one way or $1.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Gravesend and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Bergen Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brooklyn.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Bergen Beach. Straight-line distance: 3.44 mi (5.54 km).
#1 Gravesend
Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5976000, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bergen Beach
Bergen Beach is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6203800, -73.9068000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bergen Beach (-73.9068, 40.62038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $0.52 | $1.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $0.58 | $1.17 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $0.63 | $1.26 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $0.61 | $1.22 |
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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