How far is Ridge, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Ridge, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
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.
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridge and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridge and Gravesend.
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Start on Middle Country Road
2610 ft · 50 sec · Middle Country Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward CR 46 South: Smith Point Park
1072 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Floyd Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · William Floyd Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 495 West: New York
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 101: Sills Road, Yaphank, East Patchogue
2395 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Patchogue-Yaphank Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Patchogue-Yaphank Road
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Continue on Sills Road
1.1 km · 57 sec · Sills Road
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Turn right onto Sunrise Service Road North
655 ft · 18 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West
538 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 58 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue
145 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Parkway
601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway
79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue V
1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
681 ft · 30 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 Ridge and Gravesend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
42.9 mi · 00h 58m
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.
Sunny leaving Ridge and Sunny near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridge to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Copiague is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.6 miles from Ridge and 39.9 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridge and Sunny near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Copiague
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Copiague.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridge and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 59.6 mi (95.91 km).
#1 Ridge
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 13,336 |
| Coordinates | 40.8939900, -72.8959400 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| 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: 120 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.01 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $11.79 | $23.57 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $12.78 | $25.57 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $12.35 | $24.69 |
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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