Trip from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, NY

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

47.3 mi

76 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 2m ★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m

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

Downtown Gravesend, NY, NY

Gravesend, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Downtown Brentwood, NY, NY

Brentwood, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

The drive from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, NY covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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, Shore Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.70 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

23.6 miles from Gravesend, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 6m drive with frequent turns across 47.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Brentwood, NY is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Avenue U Unavailable Refreshing
Coney Island Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Shore Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Belt Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Southern State Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Sagtikos State Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Pine Aire Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Wicks Road 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 Brentwood, NY.

1

Start on Ocean Parkway

98 ft · 9 sec · Ocean Parkway
2

Turn right onto Avenue U

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Avenue U
3

Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coney Island Avenue
4

Continue on Coney Island Avenue

397 ft · 26 sec · Coney Island Avenue
5

Continue on Shore Parkway

394 ft · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
6

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
7

Take the ramp slight left

0.1 mi · 13 sec
8

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

16 mi · 23 min · Belt Parkway
9

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
10

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
11

Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

1.9 mi · 2 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward Pine Aire Drive, Deer Park, Brentwood

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Pine Aire Drive, Deer Park, Brentwood
13

Turn right onto Pine Aire Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Pine Aire Drive
14

Turn left onto Wicks Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Wicks Road
15

Turn right onto Suffolk Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Suffolk Avenue
16

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 23.6 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 33m 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 47.3 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 23.6 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brentwood, 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 47.3 miles and 1h 6m.

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 23.6 mi from Gravesend, NY · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

24 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.

Popular next leg

Hempstead, NY to Brentwood, NY

23.6 mi · 32m

Pacing Suggestions

Islip, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 23.6 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brentwood, NY

The final approach into Brentwood, 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 Brentwood, 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

$7.70 one way

$15.40 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $8.34 $16.69
premium $4.88 $9.09 $18.19
diesel $5.64 $10.51 $21.02

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.2 0 $4.97 $2.27
Efficient EV 11.8 0 $4.14 $1.89
EV Truck/SUV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Gravesend, NY

Evening in Gravesend on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brentwood, NY

Evening in Brentwood on Sunday

Local time

6:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

6 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

1h 6m 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 Brentwood, NY covers 47.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, Shore Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.6 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 $7.70 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 Brentwood, NY is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Brentwood, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gravesend, NY to Brentwood, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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