Origin
Beekman, NY
Afternoon in Beekman on Wednesday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
93.3 mi
150 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
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6 AM
2h 2m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 8m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 9m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beekman, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Spanning 93.3 miles, this trek from Beekman to Gravesend takes you through the heart of New York for a total travel time of roughly 2 hours and 1 minute. It is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day, meaning you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Budgeting about $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the trip. Since the entire route stays within the Northeast region, you will notice a consistent environmental feel as you transition from the more rural Beekman area toward the urban landscape of Gravesend. This is a practical, no-nonsense drive that provides a direct connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
46.7 miles from Beekman, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate haul, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will be navigating local roads for the entire 93.3-mile duration, requiring your full attention behind the wheel. Because the drive is comprised entirely of local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches to cruise through. Instead, the road requires active steering and constant engagement with the changing environment. You should prepare for a technical driving experience that prioritizes maneuvering through local infrastructure over high-speed travel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beekman Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 2h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beekman Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Taconic State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 684 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchinson River Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Whitestone Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Beekman Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beekman, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on the route
43 ft
·
6 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Beekman Road
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Beekman Road
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway
4.3 mi
·
5 min
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Taconic State Parkway
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
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I 84 East: Danbury
6
Merge slight left
15 mi
·
18 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 684 South: White Plains
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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I 684 South: White Plains
8
Merge slight right
27 mi
·
31 min
9
Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City
10
Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway
7.7 mi
·
10 min
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Hutchinson River Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
8.2 mi
·
12 min
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Hutchinson River Parkway
12
Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
13
Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
14
Continue on Whitestone Expressway
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Whitestone Expressway
15
Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway
3.4 mi
·
5 min
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Van Wyck Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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NY 25 West: Union Turnpike West, Jackie Robinson Parkway West
17
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Union Turnpike West
18
Keep slight left to continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
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Jackie Robinson Parkway West, Brooklyn
19
Continue on Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
20
Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
295 ft
·
10 sec
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East New York Avenue
21
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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Jamaica Avenue
22
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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East New York Avenue
23
Continue on Pacific Street
463 ft
·
15 sec
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Pacific Street
24
Turn left onto Sackman Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
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Sackman Street
25
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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East New York Avenue
26
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
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Howard Avenue
27
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Tapscott Street
28
Continue on Kings Highway
4.1 mi
·
7 min
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Kings Highway
29
Continue on Avenue P
0.5 mi
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1 min
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Avenue P
30
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Coney Island Avenue
31
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
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Avenue V
32
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
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Ocean Parkway
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to plan your departure time to avoid the heaviest local traffic patterns. Without any designated stops in the itinerary, you should plan your own breaks strategically to ensure you stay refreshed during the 2-hour drive. Keep in mind that because you are not using highways, your pace will be dictated by local traffic lights and intersections, so build a little extra time into your schedule. Before you pull out of Beekman, make sure your fuel tank is ready for the road, as the $15 estimate assumes a steady flow of travel. Stay alert for frequent turns, as the nature of these local roads demands consistent focus until you reach your final destination in Gravesend.
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 46.7 miles from Beekman, NY, or about 1h into the drive.
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 80 miles or 1h 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.7 miles or 1h in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
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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Open the route before leaving Beekman, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beekman, NY
This is one driving day of about 93.3 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beekman, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.7 mi from Beekman, NY · 1h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Beekman, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gravesend, NY
The final approach into Gravesend, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gravesend, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.36 one way
$30.72 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $16.61 | $33.21 |
| premium | $4.92 | $18.08 | $36.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.60 | $41.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.55
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
| Efficient EV | 23.3 | 0 | $8.16 | $3.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.06 | $5.97 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Gravesend, NY
Afternoon in Gravesend on Wednesday
Local time
3:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
2h 1m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 93.3 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beekman Road, Taconic State Parkway, I 84 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Beekman, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.36 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.
The drive from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 2h 1m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Beekman, NY to Gravesend, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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