How far is North Wantagh, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from North Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
31.13 mi
00h 55m
Flight
24.88 mi
40.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.88 mi
Kilometers
40.04 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.13 mi
Kilometers
50.1 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Return by in North Wantagh
Sat, Apr 18, 2:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Wantagh
2026-04-18T00:52
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 1:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Wantagh
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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From North Wantagh
15 mi
00h 27m
To Gravesend
16.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E
Destination
60°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Wantagh and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Wantagh Avenue

    11 m · 10 sec · Wantagh Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Jerusalem Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward SO West: New York

    723 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    9.3 mi · 13 min · Southern State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Wantagh 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
16.2 mi · 52%
Southern State Parkway
9.32 mi · 30%
Jerusalem Avenue
2.96 mi · 10%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 3%
Shore Parkway
0.33 mi · 1%
Avenue V
0.2 mi · 1%
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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 27m from North Wantagh
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Wantagh and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Wantagh to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from North Wantagh and 16.1 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Wantagh and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 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 South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Wantagh and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 24.88 mi (40.04 km).

North Wantagh

#1 North Wantagh

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population11,960
Coordinates40.6934300, -73.5076300
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: Wantagh Avenue (-73.507704, 40.693438)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.93 $9.86
Premium $4.86 $5.35 $10.69
Diesel $4.69 $5.16 $10.33

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between North Wantagh and Gravesend. The current time is 00:52:32.

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.