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Trip from Baychester, NY to Gravesend, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

45m

Distance

24.8 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Baychester, NY, NY

Baychester, NY

Mel Audelo

neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Gravesend, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Baychester, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 24.8 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Jackie Robinson Parkway, Kings Highway, Van Wyck Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.08 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.

Midpoint

12.4 miles from Baychester, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from Baychester, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 24.8 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackie Robinson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in near I 95.

Route Complexity 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
3.1 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx...
9
3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Bruckner Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Bruckner...
8
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge
8
11.7 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie...
10
12 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Baychester, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Newark, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.

Newark

3.1 mi in | ~5m | via I 95

Jackie Robinson Parkway West

11.7 mi in | ~19m

Union Turnpike West

11.9 mi in | ~19m

Brooklyn

12 mi in | ~19m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Kings Highway 4.1 mi 7m
Van Wyck Expressway 3.4 mi 5m
Whitestone Expressway 2.3 mi 3m
Bruckner Expressway 1.9 mi 2m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 2m
Hutchinson River Expressway 1.1 mi 1m
East New York Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 4.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Baychester, NY and Gravesend, NY.

1

Start on Bruner Avenue

0.1 mi · 37 sec · Bruner Avenue
2

Turn left onto Bartow Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Bartow Avenue
3

Turn right onto Edson Avenue

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Edson Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Toward I 95 South: New England Thruway, George Washington Bridge
5

Merge onto I 95

0.6 mi · 53 sec · New England Thruway
6

Continue on I 95

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Bruckner Expressway
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

0.2 mi · 12 sec · I 95
Toward I 95 South, to I 678 South: Cross Bronx Expressway, George Washington Bridge, Newark, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight right lane.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 6A Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Bruckner Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 678

1.1 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
12

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
13

Continue on I 678

2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 678

3.4 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport Use the slight left lane.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7 Toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Exit 7B–A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
Exit 7A Toward Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn Use the slight left lane.
18

Continue on JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Keep slight right at fork

296 ft · 10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
22

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
23

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street
24

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
25

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue
26

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street
27

Continue on Kings Highway

4.1 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on Avenue P

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue P
29

Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Coney Island Avenue
30

Turn right onto Avenue V

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Avenue V
31

Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway
32

Arrive at destination

Ocean Parkway

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.4 miles from Baychester, NY, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 4.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 24.8 miles or 45m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.4 miles or 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 36m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gravesend, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Baychester, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Baychester, NY

This is one driving day of about 24.8 miles and 45m.

At 24.8 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
The longest stretch is on Jackie Robinson Parkway for about 4.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.4 mi from Baychester, NY · 20m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.4 miles from Baychester, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Gravesend, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gravesend, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.08 one way

$8.16 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.41 $8.83
premium $4.92 $4.81 $9.61
diesel $5.61 $5.48 $10.95

Estimated Tolls: $6.59

Whitestone Bridge $6.55
New England Thruway (0.6 mi) $0.04

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.4 0 $2.60 $1.19
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.17 $0.99
EV Truck/SUV 9.9 0 $3.47 $1.59

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Baychester, NY

Evening in Baychester on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gravesend, NY

Evening in Gravesend on Wednesday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

S 12 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:55PM EDT until April 14 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Albany NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:52PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

31 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Baychester, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 24.8 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackie Robinson Parkway, Kings Highway, Van Wyck Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.4 miles from Baychester, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 23 decision points packed into just 24.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.1 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Baychester, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Newark, Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West and Brooklyn.

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