How far is Gravesend, NY from Kings Park, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Kings Park, NY is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.42 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.08 mi
67.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.08 mi
Kilometers
67.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.42 mi
Kilometers
87.58 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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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 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 1:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-18T11:19
Arrive Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
North Merrick
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Gravesend
27.2 mi
00h 36m
To Kings Park
27.2 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Kings Park.

  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

    24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    4.7 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park

    985 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Pulaski Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pulaski Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.5 mi · 47%
Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 30%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.43 mi · 10%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.73 mi · 9%
Coney Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 2%
Pulaski Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

24.8 mi · 00h 31m

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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Merrick
00h 36m from Gravesend
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Partly Sunny near Kings Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Kings Park?

The road trip is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Gravesend and 27.2 miles from Kings Park.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.70 one way or $15.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gravesend and Partly Sunny near Kings Park.

Stop Ideas Near North Merrick

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 North Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 13.9 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Kings Park. Straight-line distance: 42.08 mi (67.72 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Kings Park

#2 Kings Park

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,282
Coordinates40.8862100, -73.2573400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Kings Park (-73.25734, 40.88621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.27 L · about $7.70
Round trip
$15.39
3.84 gal · 14.54 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.70 $15.39
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.60 $17.21
Premium $4.86 $9.33 $18.67
Diesel $4.69 $9.01 $18.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Kings Park. The current time is 11:19:41.

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.