Origin
Gravesend, NY
Afternoon in Gravesend on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Gloversville, NY
Drive Time
4h 19m
Distance
201.9 mi
325 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 6m
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6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 46m
10 AM
4h 29m
12 PM
4h 26m
3 PM
4h 30m
5 PM
4h 45m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gravesend, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Gloversville, NY
Beth Fitzpatrick
Trip Overview
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Gloversville, NY covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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 $32.87 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
100.9 miles from Gravesend, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 19m drive with frequent turns across 201.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 56 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Gloversville, 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 Gloversville, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
98 ft
·
9 sec
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Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
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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
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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
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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
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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
118 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
32
Keep slight left to continue on New York State Thruway
26 mi
·
29 min
·
New York State Thruway
33
Take the exit slight right toward NY 30: Amsterdam
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NY 30: Amsterdam
34
Continue straight
367 ft
·
13 sec
35
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
36
Turn left onto State Route 5
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
State Route 5
37
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 5
118 ft
·
2 sec
·
State Route 5
38
Exit the roundabout onto State Route 5
492 ft
·
16 sec
·
State Route 5
39
Continue on Main Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
40
Continue on Mohawk Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mohawk Turnpike
41
Turn right onto Fort Johnson Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Fort Johnson Avenue
42
Continue on State Highway 67
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
State Highway 67
43
Turn right onto Bendick Corners Road
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Bendick Corners Road
44
Continue on Benedict Corners Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Benedict Corners Road
45
Turn straight onto Perth-Johnstown Road
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Perth-Johnstown Road
46
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hales Mills Road
47
Turn left onto State Highway 29
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
State Highway 29
48
Turn right onto Hales Mills Road Extension
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Hales Mills Road Extension
49
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward LaPorta Circle
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
LaPorta Circle
50
Exit the rotary onto South Kingsboro Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Kingsboro Avenue
51
Turn left onto Park Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Street
52
Continue on Carpenter Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Carpenter Street
53
Turn right onto Washington Street
184 ft
·
11 sec
·
Washington Street
54
Turn left onto Fremont Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Fremont Street
55
Turn right onto North Main Street
266 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Main Street
56
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.9 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 2h 9m 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.9 miles or 2h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gloversville, 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 201.9 miles and 4h 19m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.9 mi from Gravesend, NY · 2h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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 100.9 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gloversville, NY
The final approach into Gloversville, 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 Gloversville, 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
$32.87 one way
$65.74 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
71 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $35.62 | $71.24 |
| premium | $4.88 | $38.81 | $77.63 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.86 | $89.71 |
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
$33
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$90–$115
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.6 | 0 | $21.20 | $9.69 |
| Efficient EV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.8 | 1 | $28.27 | $12.92 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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
Gloversville, NY
Afternoon in Gloversville on Monday
Local time
12:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
101 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.
Temperature spread
4 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
4h 19m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Gloversville, NY covers 201.9 miles and takes about 4h 19m 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 100.9 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 $32.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 4h 19m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Gloversville, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gravesend, NY to Gloversville, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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