Origin
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gravesend, NY
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Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Trip Overview
Gravesend, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY is 13.9 miles and takes about 28 minutes via the Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, traveling between two points on Staten Island. Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on the highway, making it a quick transit rather than a destination in itself. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for when you need to get from one side of the island to the other with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by a mixed drive, with 44% of it being highway. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Staten Island Expressway, which forms the longest uninterrupted stretch of 5 miles. The remainder of the journey involves navigating local streets, like 86th Street, and crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. This blend means you'll experience both faster-paced highway travel and more stop-and-go conditions as you transition to and from the expressway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Staten Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, State...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King...
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward Forest Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
Forest Avenue
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Gravesend, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
4.3 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5 mi | 7m |
| 86th Street | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Avenue U | 1 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Union Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Mariners Harbor, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
3
Turn right onto Avenue U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
4
Turn right onto 86th Street
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
86th Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto Gatling Place
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Gatling Place
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
148 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 278 Toll West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto I 278
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
9
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward NY 440 North: Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Bayonne Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NY 440
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 12
Toward Forest Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto Willow Road East
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Willow Road East
15
Turn left onto Forest Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Union Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
17
Turn left onto Forest Court
276 ft
·
16 sec
·
Forest Court
18
Turn right onto Bush Avenue
490 ft
·
26 sec
·
Bush Avenue
19
Turn right onto Coonley Court
333 ft
·
16 sec
·
Coonley Court
20
Arrive at destination
Coonley Court
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.69 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Mariners Harbor, NY
Morning in Mariners Harbor on Saturday
Local time
7:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
14 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
28m 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 Mariners Harbor, NY covers 13.9 miles and takes about 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Staten Island Expressway, 86th Street, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7 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 $2.29 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Gravesend, NY to Mariners Harbor, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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