How far is Gravesend, NY from Long Beach, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Long Beach, NY is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood in Queens, New York City
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Long Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Long Beach.
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Start on Ocean Parkway
30 m · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Turn right onto Avenue U
1.5 mi · 4 min · Avenue U
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Continue on Avenue U
1.5 km · 2 min · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Flatbush Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
3.5 mi · 9 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Beach Channel Drive
2931 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Rockaway Freeway
1648 ft · 55 sec · Rockaway Freeway
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Seagirt Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Seagirt Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic Beach
903 ft · 25 sec
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Turn straight onto Nassau Expressway
2661 ft · 1 min · Nassau Expressway
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Continue on Park Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Park Street
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Continue on Beech Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Beech Street
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
843 ft · 16 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Park Avenue
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Continue on East Park Avenue
1700 ft · 37 sec · East Park Avenue
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Turn left
8 m · 2 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 Long Beach.
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.
Beach Channel Drive
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
3.52 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Long Beach?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Arverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Gravesend and 9.7 miles from Long Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.73 one way or $5.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near Long Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Arverne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
Jersey City Clerk
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arverne.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Long Beach. Straight-line distance: 16.13 mi (25.96 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 Long Beach
City in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 33,303 |
| Coordinates | 40.5884400, -73.6579100 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Beach (-73.65791, 40.58844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.19 | $6.38 |
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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