How far is Inwood, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Inwood, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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.
The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Inwood and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Inwood and Gravesend.
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Start on Broadway
42 m · 4 sec · Broadway
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Turn slight right onto Riverside Drive
1175 ft · 26 sec · Riverside Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 9A South: Battery Park
614 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.6 km · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
984 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue U
2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Continue on Ocean Parkway
759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Inwood and Gravesend.
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.
Henry Hudson Parkway
Merge slight right onto Henry Hudson Parkway
6.6 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Inwood and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Inwood to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
New York City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Inwood and 10.3 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.97 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Inwood and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near New York City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New York City.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Inwood and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 18.63 mi (29.98 km).
#1 Inwood
City in New York County, New York, United States
| Population | 10,082 |
| Coordinates | 40.8656600, -73.9268000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gravesend
Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5976000, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.97 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.32 | $6.63 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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