How far is Gravesend, NY from Lancaster, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Lancaster, NY is about 378.5 miles (609.1 km), with a travel time of about 07h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 56m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broome County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Lancaster.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Lancaster.
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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
3.4 mi · 7 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
1102 ft · 25 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Vestry Street
933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
10.9 mi · 13 min
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Merge slight right
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
44.6 mi · 53 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway
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Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
1.1 km · 46 sec
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Continue straight
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight right
58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park
2012 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road
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Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road
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Turn left onto Genesee Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street
30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street
7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street
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Continue on State Highway 63
1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63
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Continue on Big Tree Road
4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road
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Continue on Ellicott Street Road
3 mi · 5 min · Ellicott Street Road
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Turn left onto Telephone Road
6.5 mi · 9 min · Telephone Road
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Continue on Broadway Road
13.9 mi · 20 min · Broadway Road
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Continue on Broadway Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Street
9.1 mi · 15 min · Broadway Street
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Turn right
14 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
22 m · 5 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Lancaster.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
100 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Lancaster?
The road trip is about 378.5 miles (609.1 km) and usually takes 07h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Binghamton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 189 miles from Gravesend and 189.4 miles from Lancaster.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 88.5 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.52 one way or $107.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Gravesend and Mostly Sunny near Lancaster.
Stop Ideas Near Binghamton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Binghamton.
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Empire Expo Center
William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Lancaster. Straight-line distance: 290.01 mi (466.73 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 Lancaster
Town in Erie County, New York
| Population | 10,064 |
| Coordinates | 42.9006100, -78.6703100 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lancaster (-78.67031, 42.90061)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 609 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $53.52 | $107.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $59.82 | $119.64 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $64.89 | $129.79 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $62.66 | $125.33 |
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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