How far is Gravesend, NY from Kew Gardens, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Kew Gardens, NY is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
12.5 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.7 mi
17.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.7 mi
Kilometers
17.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.5 mi
Kilometers
20.12 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kew Gardens
Thu, Oct 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Fri, Oct 16, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-10-15T23:30
Arrive Kew Gardens
Thu, Oct 15, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Gravesend
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Gravesend
6.2 mi
00h 12m
To Kew Gardens
6.3 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
63°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Kew Gardens.

  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

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue, Queens Boulevard

    711 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NY 25: Metropolitan Avenue West, Queens Boulevard

    34 m · 5 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue

    611 ft · 26 sec · Metropolitan Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Union Turnpike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Union Turnpike

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 33%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
3.91 mi · 31%
Coney Island Avenue
0.81 mi · 6%
Union Turnpike
0.74 mi · 6%
Eastern Parkway
0.68 mi · 5%
Avenue P
0.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

3.91 mi · 00h 07m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 12m from Gravesend
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gravesend and Sunny near Kew Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Kew Gardens?

The road trip is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Gravesend and 6.3 miles from Kew Gardens.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gravesend and Sunny near Kew Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7 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 5.4 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 7.5 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 5.3 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 Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Kew Gardens. Straight-line distance: 10.7 mi (17.22 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7142700, -73.8309700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Kew Gardens (-73.83097, 40.71427)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.96
Round trip
$3.91
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.96 $3.91
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.19 $4.38
Premium $5.38 $2.37 $4.74
Diesel $6.51 $2.86 $5.73

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Kew Gardens. The current time is 23:30:28.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.