Origin
Gravesend, NY
Evening in Gravesend on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Beacon, NY
Drive Time
1h 52m
Distance
80.8 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
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6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gravesend, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Beacon, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Beacon, NY covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, Church Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.15 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
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.4 miles from Gravesend, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 80.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 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 Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coney Island Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Church Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Prospect Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gowanus Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hugh L Carey Tunnel | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 9A North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Avenue U
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Beacon, 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
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Turn left onto Church Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Church Avenue
5
Turn right onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
7
Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
8
Keep slight left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
9
Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
230 ft
·
11 sec
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NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
10
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
11
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vestry Street
12
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hudson Street
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
407 ft
·
14 sec
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I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
14
Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
15
Continue on 14th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
16
Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
17
Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
18
Continue on Pulaski Skyway
407 ft
·
8 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
19
Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
420 ft
·
14 sec
·
US 1-9 North: Secausus
20
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
21
Turn straight
4.3 mi
·
5 min
22
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
23
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17 North: Rutherford
24
Merge slight left
3.3 mi
·
3 min
25
Continue straight
4.2 mi
·
4 min
26
Continue straight
4.1 mi
·
5 min
27
Continue straight
7.3 mi
·
9 min
28
Continue straight
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
29
Continue straight
3.3 mi
·
4 min
30
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
31
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
30 mi
·
34 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
32
Take the exit slight right toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
34
Continue straight
486 ft
·
12 sec
35
Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East: Danbury
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 84 East: Danbury
36
Merge slight left
4.6 mi
·
5 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
38
Continue on NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
NY 9D: Beacon, Wappingers Falls
39
Turn right onto North Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Road
40
Continue on North Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Avenue
41
Turn left onto Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
42
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 40.4 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 56m 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 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.4 miles or 56m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beacon, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Gravesend, 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 Gravesend, NY
This is one driving day of about 80.8 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gravesend, 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 40.4 mi from Gravesend, NY · 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 40.4 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Beacon, NY
The final approach into Beacon, 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 Beacon, 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
$13.15 one way
$26.31 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $14.25 | $28.51 |
| premium | $4.88 | $15.53 | $31.07 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $17.95 | $35.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $32.00
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
New York State Thruway
$0.00
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
$13
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.2 | 0 | $8.48 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.07 | $3.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.3 | 0 | $11.31 | $5.17 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Beacon, NY
Evening in Beacon on Sunday
Local time
5:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
--
Unavailable
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
40 mi in
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.
Road read
1h 52m 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 Beacon, NY covers 80.8 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, Church Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.4 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 $13.15 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 Beacon, NY is easy. At 1h 52m 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 Beacon, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gravesend, NY to Beacon, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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