How far is Little Neck, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Little Neck, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Light Rain Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Neck and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Neck and Gravesend.
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Start on 52nd Avenue
113 m · 23 sec · 52nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Marathon Parkway
847 ft · 33 sec · Marathon Parkway
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Turn left onto Horace Harding Expressway
2527 ft · 54 sec · Horace Harding Expressway
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Turn right onto Little Neck Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Little Neck Parkway
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Turn right
81 m · 6 sec
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Take the ramp left toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
1382 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6 mi · 8 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn
1962 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
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Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Avenue P
2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue V
1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
681 ft · 30 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 Little Neck 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.
Grand Central Parkway
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
6 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy leaving Little Neck and Light Rain Likely near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Neck to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Little Neck and 14.5 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.49 one way or $6.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Mostly Cloudy around Little Neck and Light Rain Likely near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Neck and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 16.71 mi (26.9 km).
#1 Little Neck
Little Neck is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7628900, -73.7322500 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.49 | $6.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $3.90 | $7.80 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $4.08 | $8.17 |
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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