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Trip from Gravesend, NY to Rocky Point, NY

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

70.5 mi

113 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 32m ★
6 AM
1h 40m
8 AM
1h 55m
10 AM
1h 45m
12 PM
1h 44m
3 PM
1h 46m
5 PM
1h 54m
8 PM
1h 35m

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

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Gravesend, NY

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census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Rocky Point, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Gravesend, NY to Rocky Point, NY covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Nesconset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.48 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

35.2 miles from Gravesend, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 39m highway drive covering 70.5 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 miles on Southern State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.8 miles in near SO / Southern State Parkway.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 70.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

9
17.8 mi into trip | ~27m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Isl...
6
42.5 mi into trip | ~59m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 495 East: Riverhead

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit S1 E Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
47.6 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 East: Riverhead

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 495 East: Riverhead
8
50 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in

Take the exit toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 56 Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip

Towns Along This Route

Between Gravesend, NY and Rocky Point, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Kings Park, Islip, Mount Sinai and Wading River.

Eastern Long Island

17.8 mi in | ~27m | via SO

Kings Park

43.3 mi in | ~1h | via SA

Islip

50 mi in | ~1h 9m

Mount Sinai

64.3 mi in | ~1h 28m | via NY 25A

Wading River

64.3 mi in | ~1h 28m | via NY 25A

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.5 mi 32m
Belt Parkway 16.1 mi 23m
Nesconset Highway 7.9 mi 9m
NY 25A 5.2 mi 9m
Sagtikos State Parkway 4.1 mi 5m
Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway 3.5 mi 4m
Long Island Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
Wheeler Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.5 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Ocean Parkway

99 ft · 8 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

398 ft · 25 sec · Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Continue on Shore Parkway

392 ft · 13 sec · Shore Parkway
6

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 13 sec
8

Merge onto BP

16 mi · 23 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
Exit 25A Toward Southern State Parkway, Eastern Long Island Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto SA

4.1 mi · 5 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
Toward Kings Park
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit S1 E Toward I 495 East: Riverhead Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 495 East: Riverhead Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 495

2.2 mi · 2 min · Long Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec
Exit 56 Toward NY 111: Smithtown, Islip Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto Express Drive South

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Express Drive South
17

Continue on Express Drive South

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Express Drive South
18

Turn left onto NY 111

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
19

Continue on NY 111

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Townline Road
Use the left lane.
20

Turn left onto NY 111

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
Use the left lane.
21

Turn slight right onto NY 347

1.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
22

Continue on NY 347

7.7 mi · 9 min · Nesconset Highway
Use the left lane.
23

Continue on NY 347

2.3 mi · 2 min · Nesconset-Port Jefferson Highway
24

Continue on NY 347

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Nesconset Highway
25

Continue on NY 25A

5.2 mi · 9 min · NY 25A
Toward Route 25A EAST, Mount Sinai, Wading River Use the left lane.
26

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Toward Route 25A Business EAST, Rocky Point Business District
27

Turn left onto Broadway

0.4 mi · 1 min · Broadway
28

Arrive at destination

Broadway

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 35.2 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.5 miles.

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 70.5 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.2 miles or 49m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rocky Point, 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 70.5 miles and 1h 39m.

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.
The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 25.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.2 mi from Gravesend, NY · 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

35 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 Rocky Point, NY

46.8 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Smithtown, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.2 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Rocky Point, NY

The final approach into Rocky Point, 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 Rocky Point, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 2.4
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions
View on nps.gov
Governors Island National Monument

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
African Burial Ground National Monument

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Castle Clinton National Monument

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Federal Hall National Memorial

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Statue Of Liberty National Monument

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.48 one way

$22.95 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $12.44 $24.87
premium $4.88 $13.55 $27.11
diesel $5.64 $15.66 $31.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast data refreshed 4 days ago

Origin

Gravesend, NY

Evening in Gravesend on Monday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rocky Point, NY

Evening in Rocky Point on Monday

Local time

5:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

7 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

1h 39m 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 Rocky Point, NY covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Nesconset Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.2 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 $11.48 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 demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 70.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.5 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gravesend, NY and Rocky Point, NY, road signs point toward Eastern Long Island, Kings Park, Islip, Mount Sinai and Wading River.

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