How far is Seaford, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Seaford, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
34.32 mi
00h 59m
Flight
25.45 mi
40.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.45 mi
Kilometers
40.96 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.32 mi
Kilometers
55.24 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sat, Nov 7, 3:23 AM EST
Return by in Seaford
Sat, Nov 7, 4:23 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seaford
2026-11-07T02:24
Arrive Gravesend
Sat, Nov 7, 3:23 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seaford
9:30 PM EST
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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Seaford
15 mi
00h 29m
To Gravesend
19.3 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Seaford Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Old Bethpage as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 to 18 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Seaford and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on Merrick Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Merrick Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bellmore Avenue

    1878 ft · 39 sec · Bellmore Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Sunrise Highway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

    145 m · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

    79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Coney Island Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Avenue V

    1058 ft · 54 sec · Avenue V

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    681 ft · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Seaford 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.3 mi · 42%
Sunrise Highway
11.9 mi · 35%
Merrick Road
1.83 mi · 5%
Coney Island Avenue
0.86 mi · 2%
Bellmore Avenue
0.36 mi · 1%
Shore Parkway
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

12.5 mi · 00h 19m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 29m from Seaford
Leave By
4:30 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seaford and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Seaford to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15 miles from Seaford and 19.3 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seaford and Mostly Sunny near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.2 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Seaford and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 25.45 mi (40.96 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Seaford

Seaford is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6659300, -73.4881800
Altitude3
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: Merrick Road (-73.48819, 40.665966)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.21 gal
4.58 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.43
2.42 gal · 9.16 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.5 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $5.22 $10.43
Mid-grade $4.87 $5.89 $11.79
Premium $5.27 $6.37 $12.75
Diesel $6.47 $7.83 $15.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Seaford and Gravesend. The current time is 02:24:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.