How far is Gravesend, NY from Jackson Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Jackson Heights, NY is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Jackson Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Jackson Heights.
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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 · 35 sec · Avenue U
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
3.7 mi · 7 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Parkside Avenue
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Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
1780 ft · 1 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1638 ft · 38 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn left onto Classon Avenue
549 ft · 20 sec · Classon Avenue
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Turn left onto Kent Avenue
69 m · 5 sec · Kent Avenue
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Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
638 ft · 15 sec · Williamsburg Street East
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
595 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25A: Northern Boulevard
786 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 25A East
79 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
3261 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto 81st Street
776 ft · 25 sec · 81st Street
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Turn right onto 32nd Avenue
77 m · 15 sec · 32nd Avenue
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Turn right onto 82nd Street
740 ft · 20 sec · 82nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 82nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Jackson Heights.
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.
Coney Island Avenue
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
3.67 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Gravesend and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Jackson Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Jackson Heights?
The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Gravesend and 7.3 miles from Jackson Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.31 one way or $4.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gravesend and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Jackson Heights.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Jackson Heights. Straight-line distance: 11.69 mi (18.82 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 Jackson Heights
Jackson Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7556600, -73.8854100 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jackson Heights (-73.88541, 40.75566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.45 | $2.31 | $4.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.38 | $6.77 |
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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