How far is Gravesend, NY from Garden City, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Garden City, NY is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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 neighborhood in Queens, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Garden City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Garden City.
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Start on Ocean Parkway
30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Avenue U
1131 ft · 33 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
121 m · 26 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Shore Parkway
120 m · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
926 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
554 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre
1044 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left
7 m · 4 sec
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Franklin Street
1.5 km · 2 min · South Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto Stewart Avenue
112 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Continue on Stewart Avenue
124 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stewart Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Garden City.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near Garden City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Garden City?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Gravesend and 13.2 miles from Garden City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near Garden City.
Stop Ideas Near Jamaica
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.39 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 Garden City
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 22,224 |
| Coordinates | 40.7267700, -73.6343000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Garden City (-73.6343, 40.72677)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
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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