How far is South Farmingdale, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from South Farmingdale, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Farmingdale and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Farmingdale and Gravesend.
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Start on Staples Street
29 m · 3 sec · Staples Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
824 ft · 14 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward SO West: New York
1055 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16.7 mi · 21 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12.5 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue
145 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Shore Parkway
601 ft · 14 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
863 ft · 17 sec · Shore Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway
79 m · 5 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Coney Island Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left 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 South Farmingdale and Gravesend.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
16.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving South Farmingdale 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 South Farmingdale to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Elmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from South Farmingdale and 18 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.05 one way or $10.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around South Farmingdale and Rain Showers Likely near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Elmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmont.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Farmingdale and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 28.8 mi (46.35 km).
#1 South Farmingdale
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 14,486 |
| Coordinates | 40.7206600, -73.4401200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.01 | $5.05 | $10.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $5.65 | $11.29 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $6.12 | $12.25 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $5.91 | $11.83 |
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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