How far is Port Washington, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Port Washington, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 30.4 miles (49 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.42 mi
01h 02m
Flight
21.06 mi
33.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.06 mi
Kilometers
33.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.42 mi
Kilometers
48.95 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM EDT
Return by in Port Washington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Port Washington
2026-04-18T06:26
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Apr 18, 7:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Port Washington
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
Richmond Hill
NY

A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.

From Port Washington
13 mi
00h 31m
To Gravesend
17.5 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 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 Port Washington and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Port Washington and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Murray Avenue

    783 ft · 27 sec · Murray Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Plandome Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Plandome Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Plandome Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Plandome Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    3063 ft · 1 min · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Community Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Community Drive

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    50 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 495 West: New York

    1651 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    2397 ft · 37 sec · Long Island Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Little Neck Parkway, Douglaston Parkway

    1396 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Horace Harding Expressway

    764 ft · 30 sec · Horace Harding Expressway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Little Neck Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Little Neck Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    81 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward Grand Central Parkway West, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

    1382 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    6 mi · 8 min · Grand Central Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward Brooklyn

    1962 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Pacific Street

    141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Sackman Street

    111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Kings Highway

    4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on Avenue P

    2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Port Washington 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Grand Central Parkway
6 mi · 20%
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.78 mi · 16%
Kings Highway
4.14 mi · 14%
Plandome Road
1.62 mi · 5%
Community Drive
1.27 mi · 4%
East New York Avenue
1.11 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Grand Central Parkway

Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

6 mi · 00h 08m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Richmond Hill
00h 31m from Port Washington
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Port Washington 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 Port Washington to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 30.4 miles (49 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Port Washington and 17.5 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.29 one way or $8.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Washington and Partly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill

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 Richmond Hill and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 8.7 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 9.6 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 11 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 9.3 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 Richmond Hill.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

24 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Port Washington and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 km).

Port Washington

#1 Port Washington

Hamlet in New York, US

Population15,846
Coordinates40.8256600, -73.6981900
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Carlton Avenue (-73.697959, 40.825696)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.06 L · about $4.29
Round trip
$8.58
2.14 gal · 8.12 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $4.29 $8.58
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.79 $9.59
Premium $4.86 $5.20 $10.40
Diesel $4.69 $5.02 $10.05

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 Port Washington and Gravesend. The current time is 06:26:19.

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.