How far is Kings Park, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
56.32 mi
01h 20m
Flight
42.08 mi
67.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.08 mi
Kilometers
67.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.32 mi
Kilometers
90.64 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Return by in Kings Park
Sat, Apr 18, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park
2026-04-18T09:42
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 11:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Merrick
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Kings Park
27.1 mi
00h 40m
To Gravesend
29.2 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pulaski Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward SM South: Bay Shore

    889 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 45%
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi · 29%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.37 mi · 10%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.75 mi · 8%
Pulaski Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Merrick
00h 40m from Kings Park
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kings Park and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kings Park to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Kings Park and 29.2 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.98 one way or $15.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kings Park and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near North Merrick

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 North Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14 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 14 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 42.08 mi (67.72 km).

Kings Park

#1 Kings Park

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,282
Coordinates40.8862100, -73.2573400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-73.257473, 40.886097)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.98
Round trip
$15.96
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.98 $15.96
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.92 $17.83
Premium $4.86 $9.67 $19.35
Diesel $4.69 $9.34 $18.68

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Kings Park and Gravesend. The current time is 09:42:08.

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.