The drive from Gravesend, NY to Somers, NY covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 17.7 miles on I 684.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.94 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.
Midpoint
30.2 miles from Gravesend, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 60.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 60.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 17.7 miles on I 684.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 684 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 684 and Hutchinson River Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Avenue U.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Avenue U
Turn right onto Avenue U
Navigation decision point
8
12.4 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
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 7
Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
8
37.1 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 684 North: Brewster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 16A
Toward I 684 North: Brewster
7
56.4 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6A
Toward NY 22: Goldens Bridge
6
57.6 mi into trip|~1h 25m in|NY 138 / Waccabuc Road
Turn left onto NY 138 / Waccabuc Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight 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 Somers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
12.4 mi in|~23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 684
17.7 mi
20m
Hutchinson River Parkway
16 mi
23m
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi
8m
Kings Highway
4.1 mi
7m
Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi
5m
Whitestone Expressway
2 mi
2m
Goldens Bridge Road
2 mi
3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 684
— 17.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Somers, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft·8 sec·Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi·35 sec·Avenue U
3
Turn left onto Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi·1 min·Coney Island Avenue
4
Turn right onto Avenue P
0.5 mi·1 min·Avenue P
5
Continue on Kings Highway
0.9 mi·1 min·Kings Highway
6
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi·5 min·Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·Tapscott Street
8
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi·34 sec·Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi·1 min·Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi·35 sec·Dean Street
11
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi·45 sec·East New York Avenue
12
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi·19 sec·Jamaica Avenue
13
Turn left onto JR
4.8 mi·8 min·Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 7Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, BronxUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 678
3.8 mi·5 min·Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 678
2.0 mi·2 min·Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi·1 min·Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
18
Continue on I 678
1.2 mi·1 min·Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on HR
16 mi·23 min·Hutchinson River Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.6 mi·2 min
Exit 16AToward I 684 North: BrewsterUse the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 684
18 mi·20 min·I 684
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·48 sec
Exit 6AToward NY 22: Goldens BridgeUse the slight right lane.
23
Turn left onto NY 22
0.8 mi·1 min·Goldens Bridge Road
24
Turn right onto North Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·North Street
25
Turn left onto NY 138
0.4 mi·52 sec·Waccabuc Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on NY 138
0.2 mi·27 sec·Green Street
27
Continue on NY 138
1.2 mi·2 min·Goldens Bridge Road
28
At end of road, turn right onto NY 100
0.9 mi·1 min·Somerstown Turnpike
29
Continue on US 202
130 ft·3 sec·US 202
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Arrive at destination
US 202
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 30.2 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 17.7 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 13 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30.2 miles or 50m 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 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Somers, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gravesend, NY
This is one driving day of about 60.4 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Gravesend, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 684 for about 17.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.2 mi from Gravesend, NY
· 50m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public
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...
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...
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...
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...
Merchant’s clerk, Revolutionary War soldier, first Secretary Treasury of the United States: Alexander Hamilton’s life is memorialized at The Grange, the home he built on a country estate in uptown Man...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 20.8
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
18.1
0
$6.34
$2.90
Efficient EV
15.1
0
$5.28
$2.42
EV Truck/SUV
24.2
0
$8.46
$3.87
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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 as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Gravesend, NY
Morning
in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Cloudy
E 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT
Destination
Somers, NY
Morning
in Somers on Saturday
Local time
8:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
34°F
Mount Vernon, NY
30 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
5 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 30m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Somers, NY covers 60.4 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 684, Hutchinson River Parkway, Jackie Robinson Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.2 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 $9.94 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.4 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Avenue U): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 37.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Gravesend, NY to Somers, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
