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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Quick Snapshot
Road
26.35 mi
00h 41m
Flight
19.5 mi
31.39 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.5 mi
Kilometers
31.39 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.35 mi
Kilometers
42.4 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Garden City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gravesend
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Gravesend
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Garden City
13.2 mi
00h 20m

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
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W

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.

  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

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre

    1044 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    7 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Franklin Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Stewart Avenue

    112 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Stewart Avenue

    124 m · 13 sec · Stewart Avenue

  17. 17

    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.

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 61%
Southern State Parkway
5.43 mi · 21%
Peninsula Boulevard
1.15 mi · 4%
Coney Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 4%
South Franklin Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Franklin Avenue
0.69 mi · 3%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 20m from Gravesend
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.2 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Garden City. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.39 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Garden City

#2 Garden City

Village in New York, United States

Population22,224
Coordinates40.7267700, -73.6343000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Garden City (-73.6343, 40.72677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.52 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.46
1.86 gal · 7.04 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Garden City. The current time is 07:28:11.

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.