How far is Gravesend, NY from Melville, NY?

The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Melville, NY is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.02 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.83 mi
51.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.83 mi
Kilometers
51.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.02 mi
Kilometers
66.02 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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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 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Return by in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gravesend
2026-04-19T01:35
Arrive Melville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Malverne
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Gravesend
20.5 mi
00h 29m
To Melville
20.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 110 North: Huntington

    881 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    1412 ft · 26 sec · Broadway

  12. 12

    Continue on Broadhollow Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Broadhollow Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadhollow Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
17 mi · 41%
Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 39%
Broadhollow Road
5.82 mi · 14%
Coney Island Avenue
1.1 mi · 3%
Shore Parkway
0.35 mi · 1%
Broadway
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

17 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.2 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 29m from Gravesend
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Gravesend and Chance Rain Showers near Melville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Gravesend and 20.5 miles from Melville.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gravesend and Chance Rain Showers near Melville.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.9 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 7.9 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Melville. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).

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#1 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Melville

#2 Melville

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

Population18,985
Coordinates40.7934300, -73.4151200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Gravesend (-73.96514, 40.5976)
End: Melville (-73.41512, 40.79343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.48 L · about $5.81
Round trip
$11.63
2.9 gal · 10.96 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.81 $11.63
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.50 $12.99
Premium $4.86 $7.05 $14.10
Diesel $4.69 $6.81 $13.61

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Gravesend and Melville. The current time is 01:35:32.

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.