How far is Sleepy Hollow, NY from Gravesend, NY?

The driving distance from Sleepy Hollow, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.74 mi
01h 26m
Flight
34.18 mi
55.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.18 mi
Kilometers
55.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.74 mi
Kilometers
67.17 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Return by in Sleepy Hollow
Sun, Apr 19, 6:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sleepy Hollow
2026-04-19T03:19
Arrive Gravesend
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sleepy Hollow
9:30 PM EDT
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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Sleepy Hollow
19.8 mi
00h 43m
To Gravesend
22 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph N
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 Sleepy Hollow and Gravesend.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sleepy Hollow and Gravesend.

  1. 1

    Start on North Broadway

    1.8 mi · 5 min · North Broadway

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1187 ft · 29 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    1.5 km · 1 min · New York State Thruway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South

    2151 ft · 52 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Saw Mill River Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    1917 ft · 33 sec · Henry Hudson Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Henry Hudson Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on West Side Highway

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Side Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on 12th Avenue

    1.8 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on 11th Avenue

    2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on West Street

    2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street

  13. 13

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

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  15. 15

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    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

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 10th Avenue

    80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto McDonald Avenue

    4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avenue U

    2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

    781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Ocean Parkway

    759 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Parkway

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Parkway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sleepy Hollow 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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Henry Hudson Parkway
10.9 mi · 26%
Saw Mill River Parkway
9.83 mi · 24%
McDonald Avenue
4.07 mi · 10%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 6%
West Street
2.3 mi · 6%
North Broadway
2.02 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Henry Hudson Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway

10.6 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 43m from Sleepy Hollow
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sleepy Hollow 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 Sleepy Hollow to Gravesend?

The road trip is about 41.8 miles (67.2 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Sleepy Hollow and 22 miles from Gravesend.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Sleepy Hollow and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sleepy Hollow and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 34.18 mi (55.01 km).

Sleepy Hollow

#1 Sleepy Hollow

Village in New York

Population10,055
Coordinates41.0856500, -73.8584700
Altitude27
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: North Broadway (-73.858507, 41.085658)
End: Ocean Parkway (-73.965163, 40.597597)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 67 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.47 gal
5.58 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.79
2.94 gal · 11.16 L
Estimated CO2
13.1 kg one way
Round trip: 26.1 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $5.89 $11.79
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.59 $13.17
Premium $4.86 $7.15 $14.29
Diesel $4.69 $6.90 $13.80

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 Sleepy Hollow and Gravesend. The current time is 03:19:25.

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.