How far is Gravesend, NY from Port Washington, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to Port Washington, NY is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and Port Washington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and Port Washington.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue P
2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island
2013 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.8 mi · 8 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway
1879 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Little Neck Parkway
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Turn right onto Horace Harding Expressway
863 ft · 17 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 East: Riverhead
982 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
927 ft · 14 sec · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakeville Road, Community Drive
1634 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto South Service Road
1711 ft · 49 sec · South Service Road
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Turn left onto Community Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Community Drive
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Turn right onto Northern Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Plandome Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road
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Continue on North Plandome Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road
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Turn right onto Murray Avenue
783 ft · 22 sec · Murray Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Murray Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and Port Washington.
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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
5.79 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Partly Sunny near Port Washington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to Port Washington?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Gravesend and 12.9 miles from Port Washington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gravesend and Partly Sunny near Port Washington.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and Port Washington. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 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 Port Washington
Hamlet in New York, US
| Population | 15,846 |
| Coordinates | 40.8256600, -73.6981900 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Washington (-73.69819, 40.82566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
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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