How far is Latham, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Latham, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.43 mi
03h 20m
Flight
148.89 mi
239.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.89 mi
Kilometers
239.62 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.43 mi
Kilometers
293.59 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Nov 7, 6:34 AM EST
Return by in Latham
Sat, Nov 7, 9:55 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Latham
2026-11-07T03:14
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Nov 7, 6:34 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Latham
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Plattekill
NY

Town in New York, USA

From Latham
84.6 mi
01h 40m
To Gravesend
97.8 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Latham and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Old Loudon Road

    9 m · 8 sec · Old Loudon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Troy Schenectady Road

    633 ft · 14 sec · Troy Schenectady Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Latham Circle

    58 m · 6 sec · Troy Schenectady Road

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Troy Schenectady Road

    2323 ft · 54 sec · Troy Schenectady Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    2269 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Adirondack Northway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  19. 19

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  20. 20

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    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

  29. 29

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Latham 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
34 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 65%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 12%
Adirondack Northway
4.57 mi · 3%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 2%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.5 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plattekill
01h 40m from Latham
Leave By
10:18 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Latham 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 Latham to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 182.4 miles (293.6 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plattekill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Latham and 97.8 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.76 one way or $55.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Latham and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Plattekill

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plattekill, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plattekill.

RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

15 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

35 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

50 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Hudson

74 mi away
69 South Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Latham and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 148.89 mi (239.62 km).

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#1 Latham

Latham is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.7470200, -73.7590100
Altitude108
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: Old Loudon Road (-73.759028, 42.747023)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.44 gal
24.37 L · about $27.76
Round trip
$55.51
12.88 gal · 48.74 L
Estimated CO2
57.2 kg one way
Round trip: 114.5 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $27.76 $55.51
Mid-grade $4.87 $31.37 $62.74
Premium $5.27 $33.93 $67.85
Diesel $6.47 $41.67 $83.33

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Latham and Gravesend. The current time is 03:14:05.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.