How far is Gravesend, NY from Harrison, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Harrison, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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
34.33 mi
00h 58m
Flight
28.86 mi
46.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.33 mi
Kilometers
55.25 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-23T00:34
Arrive Harrison
Thu, Apr 23, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 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
East Atlantic Beach
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Gravesend
17.1 mi
00h 29m
To Harrison
17.1 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ocean Parkway

    30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Avenue U

    1131 ft · 35 sec · Avenue U

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Avenue P

    2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  5. 5

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Kings Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Kings Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

    2351 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  18. 18

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven

    1570 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

    5.9 mi · 8 min · New England Thruway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Fenimore Road, Mamaroneck

    1118 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Fenimore Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Fenimore Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Boston Post Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Boston Post Road

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Keeler Avenue

    1327 ft · 29 sec · Keeler Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Harrison Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Halstead Avenue

    15 m · 1 sec · Halstead Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Halstead Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New England Thruway
5.85 mi · 17%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.82 mi · 14%
Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 12%
Hutchinson River Parkway
4.07 mi · 12%
Van Wyck Expressway
3.79 mi · 11%
Whitestone Expressway
1.97 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

New England Thruway

Merge slight left onto New England Thruway

5.85 mi · 00h 08m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
28.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Atlantic Beach
00h 29m from Gravesend
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Harrison.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

East Atlantic Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Gravesend and 17.1 miles from Harrison.

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

The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Atlantic Beach

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 East Atlantic Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8 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 10.3 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 10.9 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 10 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 East Atlantic Beach.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

14 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

33 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 28.86 mi (46.45 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Harrison

#2 Harrison

Community (coterminous town-village) in Westchester County, New York

Population28,959
Coordinates40.9689900, -73.7126300
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Harrison (-73.71263, 40.96899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
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 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.59 L · about $4.85
Round trip
$9.70
2.42 gal · 9.18 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.85 $9.70
Mid-grade $4.48 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $4.86 $5.88 $11.76
Diesel $4.69 $5.68 $11.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Harrison. The current time is 00:34:38.

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.