How far is Gravesend, NY from West Babylon, NY?
The driving distance from Gravesend, NY to West Babylon, NY is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gravesend and West Babylon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend and West Babylon.
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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 · 24 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
14.2 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
20.8 mi · 27 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right
567 ft · 14 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
1133 ft · 23 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Turn right onto South Jerome Avenue
108 m · 11 sec · South Jerome Avenue
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Turn right onto Rowland Place
75 m · 8 sec · Rowland Place
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Turn right onto Little East Neck Road North
2423 ft · 1 min · Little East Neck Road North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Little East Neck Road North
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gravesend and West Babylon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
20.8 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Gravesend and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Babylon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gravesend to West Babylon?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Lynbrook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Gravesend and 19.4 miles from West Babylon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Gravesend and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near West Babylon.
Stop Ideas Near Lynbrook
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gravesend and West Babylon. Straight-line distance: 33.08 mi (53.24 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 West Babylon
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 43,213 |
| Coordinates | 40.7181600, -73.3542900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Babylon (-73.35429, 40.71816)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.66 | $13.32 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
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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