How far is Ossining, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Ossining, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 53.8 miles (86.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
53.82 mi
01h 29m
Flight
39.43 mi
63.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.43 mi
Kilometers
63.46 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.82 mi
Kilometers
86.62 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, 7:29 PM EDT
Return by in Ossining
Wed, Apr 22, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ossining
2026-04-22T18:00
Arrive Gravesend
Wed, Apr 22, 7:29 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
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ossining
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Ossining
23.4 mi
00h 44m
To Gravesend
30.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
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 Ossining and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Upper Croton Avenue

    1558 ft · 50 sec · Upper Croton Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Upper Croton Avenue

    600 ft · 17 sec · Upper Croton Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Croton Avenue

    1702 ft · 53 sec · Croton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Pleasantville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Pleasantville Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Chappaqua Road

    133 m · 17 sec · Chappaqua Road

  6. 6

    Turn right

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto New York City

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    759 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on West Street

    2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ossining 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 29%
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 20%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 8%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 5%
West Street
2.3 mi · 4%
New York City
1.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Saw Mill River Parkway

Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

15.5 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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 44m from Ossining
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Ossining 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 Ossining to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 53.8 miles (86.6 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Ossining and 30.5 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.62 one way or $15.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Ossining and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 13.6 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 12.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.2 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 Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ossining and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 39.43 mi (63.46 km).

Ossining

#1 Ossining

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population37,551
Coordinates41.1628700, -73.8615200
Altitude49
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: Upper Croton Avenue (-73.861484, 41.162843)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.62
Round trip
$15.23
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $7.62 $15.23
Mid-grade $4.48 $8.51 $17.03
Premium $4.86 $9.24 $18.47
Diesel $4.69 $8.92 $17.84

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 Ossining and Gravesend. The current time is 18:00:45.

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.