How far is Rye, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Rye, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 20m 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
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Human settlement in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rye and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rye and Gravesend.
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Start on Boston Post Road
3259 ft · 55 sec · Boston Post Road
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Turn right onto Old Post Road
1202 ft · 52 sec · Old Post Road
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Turn right
1000 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Playland Parkway
715 ft · 14 sec · Playland Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
1592 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
9.6 mi · 13 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge
1079 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
4.3 mi · 6 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
803 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
615 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
779 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
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Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi · 8 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Avenue P
2754 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn right 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 Rye 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.
New England Thruway
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
9.55 mi · 00h 13m
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 Rye and Sunny near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rye to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Saddle Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Rye and 22.4 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rye and Sunny near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Rock
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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 Saddle Rock.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 30.29 mi (48.74 km).
#1 Rye
A town in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 46,100 |
| Coordinates | 40.9806500, -73.6837400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $4.45 | $6.41 | $12.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $7.17 | $14.35 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $9.37 | $18.75 |
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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