How far is Gravesend, NY from Kirkland, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Kirkland, NY is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
257.61 mi
05h 19m
Flight
186.26 mi
299.76 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.26 mi
Kilometers
299.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.61 mi
Kilometers
414.59 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kirkland
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Fri, Apr 17, 3:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-17T04:58
Arrive Kirkland
Fri, Apr 17, 10:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:20 AM to 1:20 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gravesend
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Catskill
NY

Town in New York state, USA

From Gravesend
128.7 mi
02h 39m
To Kirkland
128.9 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
66°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Coney Island Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1102 ft · 25 sec · Church Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Prospect Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

    1896 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway

    2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

    70 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Vestry Street

    933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hudson Street

    114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

    124 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street

    2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct

    1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level

    1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

  18. 18

    Continue on Pulaski Skyway

    124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

    128 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    564 ft · 14 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 10 min

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    1.2 km · 50 sec

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  30. 30

    Continue straight

    877 ft · 11 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

    117.5 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway

    85.1 mi · 1 hr 38 min · New York State Thruway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 790, NY 8, NY 12: Utica

    1.3 km · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left

    2720 ft · 1 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  36. 36

    Turn slight right onto North Genesee Street

    1 mi · 2 min · North Genesee Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Genesee Street

    2032 ft · 54 sec · Genesee Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Court Street

    1844 ft · 57 sec · Court Street

  39. 39

    Turn slight left

    614 ft · 17 sec

  40. 40

    Take the ramp straight

    844 ft · 23 sec

  41. 41

    Merge slight left onto North-South Arterial Highway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · North-South Arterial Highway

  42. 42

    Continue on North-South Arterial Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · North-South Arterial Highway

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Clinton Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Clinton Road

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Limberlost Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Limberlost Road

  45. 45

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Seneca Turnpike

    1959 ft · 39 sec · Seneca Turnpike

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Seneca Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
46 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 North
118 mi · 46%
New York State Thruway
85.1 mi · 33%
NJ 17 North
23.5 mi · 9%
North-South Arterial Highway
3.62 mi · 1%
Coney Island Avenue
3.36 mi · 1%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany

118 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.3 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Catskill
02h 39m from Gravesend
Leave By
6:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Gravesend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.6 miles (414.6 km) and usually takes 05h 19m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Catskill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.7 miles from Gravesend and 128.9 miles from Kirkland.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.44 one way or $72.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Gravesend and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Kirkland.

Stop Ideas Near Catskill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Catskill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Hudson

7 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

34 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Albany–Rensselaer

48 mi away
525 East St.
RAIL

Joseph Scelsi Intermodal Transportation Center

56 mi away
1 Columbus Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Kirkland. Straight-line distance: 186.26 mi (299.76 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Kirkland

#2 Kirkland

Town in Oneida County, New York, United States

Population10,027
Coordinates43.0778500, -75.3832300
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Kirkland (-75.38323, 43.07785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.09 gal
34.41 L · about $36.44
Round trip
$72.88
18.18 gal · 68.82 L
Estimated CO2
80.8 kg one way
Round trip: 161.6 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $36.44 $72.88
Mid-grade $4.48 $40.73 $81.46
Premium $4.86 $44.19 $88.37
Diesel $4.69 $42.67 $85.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Kirkland. The current time is 04:58:48.

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.