How far is Monsey, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Monsey, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
56.55 mi
01h 29m
Flight
35.9 mi
57.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.9 mi
Kilometers
57.77 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.55 mi
Kilometers
91.01 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM EDT
Return by in Monsey
Wed, Apr 22, 8:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monsey
2026-04-22T17:49
Arrive Gravesend
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monsey
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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Monsey
23 mi
00h 44m
To Gravesend
33.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    86 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

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

    1337 ft · 37 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Highway 59

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 59

  4. 4

    Continue on East Central Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Forman Road

    1011 ft · 25 sec · Forman Road

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 North, I 287 West: New York State Thruway North

    1116 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1321 ft · 20 sec · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Garden State Parkway, New Jersey

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Connector

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway Connector

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 South: Paramus, George Washington Bridge

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 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 Monsey 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
34 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
4 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
9.99 mi · 18%
Garden State Parkway Connector
8.14 mi · 14%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 8%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway
3.72 mi · 7%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

9.35 mi · 00h 11m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
35.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 44m from Monsey
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Monsey and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Monsey to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23 miles from Monsey and 33.6 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 35.9 miles (57.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 3:30 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 Chance Rain Showers around Monsey and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monsey and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 35.9 mi (57.77 km).

Monsey

#1 Monsey

Census-designated place in Rockland County, New York

Population18,412
Coordinates41.1112100, -74.0684800
Altitude167
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: (-74.068418, 41.111209)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
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
7.55 L · about $7.98
Round trip
$15.96
3.98 gal · 15.1 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Monsey and Gravesend. The current time is 17:49:13.

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.