How far is Mount Sinai, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Mount Sinai, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 27m 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
73.27 mi
01h 43m
Flight
54.59 mi
87.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.27 mi
Kilometers
117.92 km
Drive Time
01h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Sinai
Sun, Apr 19, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Sinai
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Sinai
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
North Massapequa
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Mount Sinai
32.7 mi
00h 51m
To Gravesend
40.6 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 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 Mount Sinai and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sinai and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Shore Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Shore Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Country Road

    948 ft · 24 sec · North Country Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

    2458 ft · 54 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Nesconset Highway

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Smithtown Bypass

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

    116 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

    2424 ft · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

    128 m · 9 sec · Townline Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wheeler Road

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

  11. 11

    Continue on Islip Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

    3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

  14. 14

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  23. 23

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Sinai 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
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 35%
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi · 22%
Nesconset Highway
6.66 mi · 9%
Smithtown Bypass
4.47 mi · 6%
Heckscher State Parkway
3.89 mi · 5%
Islip Avenue
2.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Massapequa
00h 51m from Mount Sinai
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Mount Sinai 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 Mount Sinai to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?

North Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.7 miles from Mount Sinai and 40.6 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.38 one way or $20.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Mount Sinai and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near North Massapequa

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 North Massapequa and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Meeting point 7 mi away

Babylon Town Hall Annex

North Babylon , NY
281 Phelps Ln, North Babylon, NY 11703
Rating 3.9/5 26 reviews City government office,City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Massapequa.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

36 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

39 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.
RAIL

Yonkers station

45 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sinai and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 54.59 mi (87.85 km).

Mount Sinai

#1 Mount Sinai

Hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York

Population12,118
Coordinates40.9470400, -73.0295500
Altitude10
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: Shore Road (-73.029573, 40.947042)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.79 L · about $10.38
Round trip
$20.77
5.18 gal · 19.58 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $10.38 $20.77
Mid-grade $4.48 $11.61 $23.21
Premium $4.86 $12.59 $25.18
Diesel $4.69 $12.16 $24.31

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 Mount Sinai and Gravesend. The current time is 01:31:52.

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.