How far is Van Buren, NY from Gravesend, NY?
The driving distance from Van Buren, NY to Gravesend, NY is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 26m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 43m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Buren and Gravesend.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Buren and Gravesend.
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Start on Peck Road
27 m · 9 sec · Peck Road
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Turn right onto Van Buren Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Van Buren Road
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Turn left onto Jones Road
1527 ft · 35 sec · Jones Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 690 East
1768 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
8.4 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South: Binghamton
1243 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
72.6 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
53.4 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mount Pocono, Milford
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
63.3 mi · 1 hr 19 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark
1.1 km · 50 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
15.8 mi · 21 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 508 East: Jersey City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
2 mi · 4 min · Newark-Jersey City Turnpike
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Continue on New Wittpenn Bridge
2865 ft · 44 sec · New Wittpenn Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 139 East: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel
1865 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1371 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct
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Continue on 12th Street
1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
131 m · 15 sec
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Turn slight left onto Laight Street
962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
1.5 km · 3 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.6 km · 2 min
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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
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Turn right onto 10th Avenue
80 m · 12 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · McDonald Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue U
2179 ft · 59 sec · Avenue U
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Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
781 ft · 34 sec · Ocean Parkway
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Continue on Ocean Parkway
759 ft · 41 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 Van Buren 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.
I 81 South
Continue straight
72.6 mi · 01h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Van Buren and Rain Showers near Gravesend.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Buren to Gravesend?
The road trip is about 275.5 miles (443.4 km) and usually takes 04h 43m 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?
Tusten is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.5 miles from Van Buren and 143 miles from Gravesend.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 211.4 miles (340.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.1 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.23 one way or $86.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Van Buren and Rain Showers near Gravesend.
Stop Ideas Near Tusten
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tusten.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Buren and Gravesend. Straight-line distance: 211.37 mi (340.17 km).
#1 Van Buren
Town in New York, United States
| Population | 13,332 |
| Coordinates | 43.1136800, -76.3021500 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 443 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 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 | $4.45 | $43.23 | $86.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $48.43 | $96.85 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $52.31 | $104.63 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $63.27 | $126.53 |
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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