How far is Long Beach, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Long Beach, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.93 mi
01h 02m
Flight
16.13 mi
25.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.13 mi
Kilometers
25.96 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.93 mi
Kilometers
33.69 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Long Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Beach
2026-04-19T04:23
Arrive Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Beach
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Long Beach
13.4 mi
00h 31m
To Gravesend
7.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Long Beach Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
55°F
Sunday
Using Harbor Isle as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Beach and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 28 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    106 m · 6 sec · East Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Monroe Boulevard

    51 m · 18 sec · Monroe Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Park Avenue

    773 ft · 25 sec · East Park Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    159 m · 13 sec · Long Beach Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Long Beach Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Long Beach Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Lincoln Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Lincoln Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto North Centre Avenue

    61 m · 6 sec · North Centre Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    5.1 mi · 7 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  18. 18

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Beach and Gravesend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.3 mi · 68%
Sunrise Highway
5.14 mi · 25%
Long Beach Road
3.68 mi · 18%
Lincoln Avenue
0.88 mi · 4%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 4%
Long Beach Boulevard
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 31m from Long Beach
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Long Beach to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Long Beach and 7.6 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:26 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 Rain Showers Likely around Long Beach and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Beach and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 16.13 mi (25.96 km).

Long Beach

#1 Long Beach

City in Nassau County, New York, United States

Population33,303
Coordinates40.5884400, -73.6579100
Altitude0
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: (-73.657939, 40.588458)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.74 gal
2.8 L · about $2.97
Round trip
$5.93
1.48 gal · 5.6 L
Estimated CO2
6.6 kg one way
Round trip: 13.2 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New York · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Long Beach and Gravesend. The current time is 04:23:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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