How far is Saratoga Springs, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Saratoga Springs, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172 miles (276.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
195.23 mi
03h 25m
Flight
171.98 mi
276.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.98 mi
Kilometers
276.78 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
195.23 mi
Kilometers
314.2 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Saratoga Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saratoga Springs
2026-04-19T06:29
Arrive Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saratoga Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tillson
NY

Census-designated place in Ulster County, New York

From Saratoga Springs
96.1 mi
01h 42m
To Gravesend
99.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saratoga Springs and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saratoga Springs and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Avenue

    20 m · 9 sec · Lake Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 87 South

    3189 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Adirondack Northway

    23.8 mi · 29 min · Adirondack Northway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

    1694 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

    2619 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

    1.5 km · 60 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2496 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 South: Mahwah

    22.7 mi · 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue/US 1 and 9 Southbound

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  17. 17

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  18. 18

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.6 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    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

  27. 27

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  31. 31

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saratoga Springs and Gravesend.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 87 South
119 mi · 61%
Adirondack Northway
23.8 mi · 12%
NJ 17 South
22.7 mi · 12%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 2%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 2%
Broadway
4.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 87 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 87 South: New York

118 mi · 02h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
172 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tillson
01h 42m from Saratoga Springs
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Saratoga Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saratoga Springs to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 195.2 miles (314.2 km) and usually takes 03h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tillson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.1 miles from Saratoga Springs and 99.1 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 172 miles (276.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Saratoga Springs and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Tillson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tillson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tillson.

RAIL

Rhinecliff–Kingston station

14 mi away
Hutton and Charles Sts.
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

17 mi away
41 Main St.
RAIL

Hudson

52 mi away
69 South Front St.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

72 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saratoga Springs and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 171.98 mi (276.78 km).

Saratoga Springs

#1 Saratoga Springs

City in Saratoga County, New York, United States

Population28,287
Coordinates43.0831300, -73.7845700
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
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#2 Gravesend

Gravesend is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5976000, -73.9651400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Avenue (-73.784541, 43.083204)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 314 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.89 gal
26.08 L · about $27.62
Round trip
$55.24
13.78 gal · 52.16 L
Estimated CO2
61.2 kg one way
Round trip: 122.5 kg / 270 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $27.62 $55.24
Mid-grade $4.48 $30.87 $61.75
Premium $4.86 $33.49 $66.98
Diesel $4.69 $32.34 $64.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Saratoga Springs and Gravesend. The current time is 06:29:31.

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.