How far is Gravesend, NY from Copiague, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Copiague, NY is about 34.8 miles (56 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.2 miles (48.6 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.79 mi
00h 51m
Flight
30.2 mi
48.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.2 mi
Kilometers
48.6 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.79 mi
Kilometers
55.99 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 Copiague
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 3:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-19T01:27
Arrive Copiague
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 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 Copiague
17.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    15.7 mi · 21 min · Sunrise Highway

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Sunrise Highway

    2897 ft · 57 sec · Old Sunrise Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on West Oak Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Great Neck Road

    611 ft · 18 sec · Great Neck Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Marconi Boulevard

    11 m · 1 sec · Marconi Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marconi Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
15.7 mi · 45%
Belt Parkway
14.2 mi · 41%
West Oak Street
1.35 mi · 4%
Coney Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Old Sunrise Highway
0.55 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

15.7 mi · 00h 21m

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
+4.6 mi
30.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Stream
00h 25m from Gravesend
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near Copiague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.8 miles (56 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 Copiague.

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

The direct path is about 30.2 miles (48.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 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 Rain Showers Likely around Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near Copiague.

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.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 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 12.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Valley Stream
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 6.5 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Artlook

Brooklyn , NY
210 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Photographer

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 Copiague. Straight-line distance: 30.2 mi (48.6 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Copiague

#2 Copiague

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population22,993
Coordinates40.6814900, -73.3998400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Copiague (-73.39984, 40.68149)

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
4.65 L · about $4.93
Round trip
$9.86
2.46 gal · 9.3 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Copiague. The current time is 01:27:11.

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.