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Trip from Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

44m

Distance

24.6 mi

40 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 41m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Gravesend, NY

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Downtown Baychester, NY, NY

Baychester, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY covers 24.6 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, Avenue P for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.05 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

12.3 miles from Gravesend, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 44m drive with frequent turns across 24.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Avenue U 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 Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY is easy. At 44m 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 Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue U
Coney Island Avenue
Avenue P
Kings Highway
Tapscott Street
Howard Avenue
Eastern Parkway
Dean Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Avenue U — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ocean Parkway

98 ft · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
2

Turn right onto Avenue U

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Avenue U
3

Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Coney Island Avenue
4

Turn right onto Avenue P

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue P
5

Continue on Kings Highway

0.9 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway
6

Continue on Kings Highway

3.2 mi · 5 min · Kings Highway
7

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
8

Continue on Howard Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
9

Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
10

Turn right onto Dean Street

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Dean Street
11

Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
12

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
13

Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
15

Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway

3.8 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
16

Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway
17

Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18

Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
19

Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

0.2 mi · 28 sec · I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
20

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut

0.4 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: New Haven Connecticut
21

Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

2.0 mi · 2 min · Bruckner Expressway
22

Continue on New England Thruway

0.7 mi · 1 min · New England Thruway
23

Take the exit slight right toward Bartow Avenue, Co-op City Boulevard

502 ft · 26 sec · Bartow Avenue, Co-op City Boulevard
24

Turn left onto Baychester Avenue

197 ft · 7 sec · Baychester Avenue
25

Turn straight onto I 95 Soutth

515 ft · 25 sec · I 95 Soutth
26

Turn left onto Bartow Avenue

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Bartow Avenue
27

Turn right onto Bruner Avenue

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Bruner Avenue
28

Arrive at your destination

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 12.3 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 22m 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 24.6 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 12.3 miles or 22m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 37m

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

Before You Leave

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Have your navigation ready before leaving Gravesend, NY.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Gravesend, NY

This is one driving day of about 24.6 miles and 44m.

At 24.6 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.3 mi from Gravesend, NY · 22m into the drive

Pacing Suggestions

The Bronx, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Richmond Hill, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.3 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Baychester, NY

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Baychester, 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

$4.05 one way

$8.10 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $4.38 $8.76
premium $4.92 $4.77 $9.54
diesel $5.61 $5.43 $10.86

Estimated Tolls: $22.55

George Washington Bridge $16.00
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

$4

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.6 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 $2.58 $1.18
Efficient EV 6.2 0 $2.15 $0.98
EV Truck/SUV 9.8 0 $3.44 $1.57

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 15, 2026

Origin

Gravesend, NY

Evening in Gravesend on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Baychester, NY

Evening in Baychester on Wednesday

Local time

6:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

7 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

44m 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 Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY covers 24.6 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, Avenue P. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.3 miles from Gravesend, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.05 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 Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY is easy. At 44m 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 Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gravesend, NY to Baychester, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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