How far is Gravesend, NY from Bethpage, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Bethpage, NY is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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
34.76 mi
00h 51m
Flight
27.27 mi
43.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.27 mi
Kilometers
43.88 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.76 mi
Kilometers
55.94 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 5:03 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 12, 5:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-12T04:12
Arrive Bethpage
Sun, Apr 12, 5:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Valley Stream
NY

Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Gravesend
17.3 mi
00h 25m
To Bethpage
17.4 mi
00h 25m

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
55°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 12 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 26 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

    16.1 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    13.9 mi · 18 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 107: Hicksville, Massapequa

    945 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hicksville Road

    3055 ft · 52 sec · Hicksville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hicksville Road

    2360 ft · 40 sec · Hicksville Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Stewart Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Stewart Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 46%
Southern State Parkway
13.9 mi · 40%
Stewart Avenue
1.91 mi · 5%
Coney Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Hicksville Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Shore Parkway
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

16.1 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 25m from Gravesend
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Bethpage.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Gravesend and 17.4 miles from Bethpage.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream

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 Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.3 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Bethpage. Straight-line distance: 27.27 mi (43.88 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Bethpage

#2 Bethpage

Census-designated place in New York

Population16,429
Coordinates40.7442700, -73.4820700
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Bethpage (-73.48207, 40.74427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.93 $9.86
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.51 $11.02
Premium $4.86 $5.98 $11.96
Diesel $4.69 $5.77 $11.55

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 Bethpage. The current time is 04:12:06.

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.