How far is Peekskill, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Peekskill, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 40m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The second most populous city in Westchester County, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peekskill and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peekskill and Gravesend.
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Start on South Division Street
624 ft · 31 sec · South Division Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
3036 ft · 57 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
123 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
14 mi · 22 min
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Turn straight onto New York City
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
759 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
15.5 mi · 21 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway
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Continue on West Side Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.6 km · 2 min
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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
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue U
2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Continue on Ocean Parkway
759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peekskill and Gravesend.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Peekskill 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 Peekskill to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 64.6 miles (103.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Yonkers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Peekskill and 35.7 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.9 miles (77.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 3:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.14 one way or $18.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Peekskill and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Yonkers
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Passaic City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Flushing Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yonkers.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peekskill and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 47.9 mi (77.09 km).
#1 Peekskill
City in Westchester County, New York, United States
| Population | 24,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.2900900, -73.9204200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gravesend
Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5976000, -73.9651400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $10.22 | $20.43 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $11.08 | $22.17 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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