Origin
Gravesend, NY
Morning in Gravesend on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Thompson, NY
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
290.2 mi
467 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 12m
★
6 AM
6h 25m
8 AM
6h 50m
10 AM
6h 34m
12 PM
6h 31m
3 PM
6h 35m
5 PM
6h 48m
8 PM
6h 17m
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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Thompson, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Thompson, NY covers 290.2 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 11 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 73.8 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.77 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
145.1 miles from Gravesend, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 6h 24m highway drive covering 290.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 73.8 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 64 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 73.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Christopher Columbus Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 290.2 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 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Hudson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 47 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
9
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
8.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
7
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
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Hudson Street
Turn left onto Hudson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Gravesend, NY and Thompson, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.
Del Water Gap
37.9 mi in
|
~57m
Mahwah
38.1 mi in
|
~57m
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via I 80W
Albany
188.4 mi in
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~3h 57m
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via I 81
Lisle
204.1 mi in
|
~4h 16m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 73.8 mi | 1h 28m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 44.6 mi | 52m |
| US 11 | 30.6 mi | 40m |
| I 380 | 27.7 mi | 30m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.3 mi | 24m |
| State Highway 96 | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| NJ 3 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 10.8 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 73.8 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Thompson, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
99 ft
·
8 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
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Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NY 27
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
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NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
7
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
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Gowanus Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork
2.3 mi
·
4 min
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Use the right lane.
10
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Vestry Street
12
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft
·
18 sec
·
Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Take the exit
406 ft
·
14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Holland Tunnel
15
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
17
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 139 Lower Level
18
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft
·
7 sec
·
Pulaski Skyway
19
Take the exit
420 ft
·
14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto NJ 3
11 mi
·
13 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 46
11 mi
·
12 min
·
US 46
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
24
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26
Merge onto I 80
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
30
Continue on I 380
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 380
Use the straight lane.
31
Merge onto I 81
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto I 81
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
33
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
14 mi
·
16 min
·
I 81
Toward I 81 North: Syracuse
34
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Exit 8
Toward NY 26 North: Whitney Point, Lisle
35
Turn right onto NY 26
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
NY 26
36
At end of road, turn left onto US 11; NY 26
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 11; NY 26
37
Continue on US 11; NY 79
31 mi
·
39 min
·
US 11; NY 79
38
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 79
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Seneca Way
39
Continue on NY 79
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Seneca Street
Use the straight lane.
40
Turn right onto Taughannock Boulevard
338 ft
·
15 sec
·
Taughannock Boulevard
41
Turn left onto NY 96
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
West Buffalo Street
42
Continue on NY 96
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cliff Street
43
Continue on NY 96
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Trumansburg Road
44
Continue on NY 96
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
45
Continue on NY 96
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Trumansburg Road
46
Continue on NY 96
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Highway 96
47
Turn right onto CR 141A
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Powell Road
48
Continue on CR 141
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road 141
49
Turn left onto NY 89
10 mi
·
13 min
·
State Highway 89
50
Turn left onto CR 128
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Ernsberger Road
51
At end of road, turn right onto NY 414
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Ovid Street
52
Turn left onto NY 336
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
53
Turn right onto NY 96
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 96
54
Continue on NY 96
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Fayette Street
55
Turn right onto NY 96
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
West River Street
56
Turn left onto NY 96
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Street
57
Continue on NY 96
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Virginia Street
58
Turn left onto NY 96
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Road
59
Continue on NY 96
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 96
60
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 90: Lyons, Thruway
61
Merge onto NY 14
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
NY 14
Use the straight / right lanes.
62
Turn right onto Avery Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Avery Road
63
Turn left onto Townline Road
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Townline Road
64
Arrive at destination
Townline Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 145.1 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 73.8 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 80 miles or 1h 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 145.1 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Thompson, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Gravesend, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 290.2 miles and 6h 24m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 73.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 145.1 mi from Gravesend, NY · 3h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 145.1 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 73.8 miles.
Arriving in Thompson, NY
The final approach into Thompson, 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 Thompson, 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
$47.77 one way
$95.54 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
102 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $51.65 | $103.31 |
| premium | $4.92 | $56.25 | $112.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $64.07 | $128.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
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
$48
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$89–$114
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 87.1 | 1 | $30.47 | $13.93 |
| Efficient EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.39 | $11.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 116.1 | 1 | $40.63 | $18.57 |
Gas CO2
102 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Thompson, NY
Morning in Thompson on Wednesday
Local time
6:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
145 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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 24m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Thompson, NY covers 290.2 miles and takes about 6h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 11. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 145.1 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 $47.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 demanding drive. With 47 significant decision points across 290.2 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 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Hudson Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Gravesend, NY and Thompson, NY, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Albany and Lisle.
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