How far is Melville, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Melville, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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
43.33 mi
01h 06m
Flight
31.83 mi
51.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.83 mi
Kilometers
51.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.33 mi
Kilometers
69.73 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Return by in Melville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Melville
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 1:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Melville
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
Malverne
NY

City in Nassau County, New York, United States of America

From Melville
20.3 mi
00h 33m
To Gravesend
23.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
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 Melville and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadhollow Road

    53 m · 12 sec · Broadhollow Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road

    33 m · 4 sec · Old Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadhollow Road

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadhollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Broadhollow Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Broadhollow Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Broadway

    824 ft · 14 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York

    1055 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    16.7 mi · 21 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 Melville 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
16.7 mi · 38%
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi · 37%
Broadhollow Road
5.87 mi · 14%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
Shore Parkway
0.33 mi · 1%
Avenue V
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

16.7 mi · 00h 21m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
31.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Malverne
00h 33m from Melville
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Melville 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 Melville to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 43.3 miles (69.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Malverne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.3 miles from Melville and 23.1 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Melville and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Malverne

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 Malverne and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 13.4 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Malverne
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 7.8 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 7.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

28 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Melville and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 31.83 mi (51.23 km).

Melville

#1 Melville

Hamlet on Long Island, New York, United States

Population18,985
Coordinates40.7934300, -73.4151200
Altitude41
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: NY 110 (-73.415296, 40.793442)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.53 gal
5.79 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.27
3.06 gal · 11.58 L
Estimated CO2
13.6 kg one way
Round trip: 27.2 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.13 $12.27
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.86 $13.71
Premium $4.86 $7.44 $14.87
Diesel $4.69 $7.18 $14.36

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 Melville and Gravesend. The current time is 00:09:06.

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.