How far is Gravesend, NY from South Farmingdale, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to South Farmingdale, NY is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and South Farmingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and South Farmingdale.
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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 · 33 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
121 m · 26 sec · Coney Island Avenue
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Continue on Shore Parkway
120 m · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
926 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Take the ramp slight left
554 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
16.1 mi · 24 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
17 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 110 North: Huntington
881 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
1412 ft · 27 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Staples Street
29 m · 3 sec · Staples Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Staples Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and South Farmingdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near South Farmingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to South Farmingdale?
The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Gravesend and 18.1 miles from South Farmingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.09 one way or $10.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gravesend and Rain Showers Likely near South Farmingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Elmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmont.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and South Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 28.8 mi (46.35 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 South Farmingdale
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 14,486 |
| Coordinates | 40.7206600, -73.4401200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Farmingdale (-73.44012, 40.72066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.69 | $11.38 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.17 | $12.35 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
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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