How far is Rossville, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Rossville, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Gravesend.
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Start on Rossville Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
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Turn right onto Arthur Kill Road
2898 ft · 2 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left onto East Service Road
2235 ft · 56 sec · East Service Road
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Shore Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
1787 ft · 22 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward 92nd Street
1288 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Dahlgren Place
1829 ft · 45 sec · Dahlgren Place
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Turn right onto 86th Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · 86th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue U
1.6 km · 2 min · 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 Rossville 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.
West Shore Expressway
Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.79 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Clear leaving Rossville and Sunny near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossville to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Rossville and 10.5 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Rossville and Sunny near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 13.35 mi (21.49 km).
#1 Rossville
Rossville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5556600, -74.2134800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.26 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.33 | $6.65 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $4.44 | $8.89 |
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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