Origin
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Brighton, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 57m
Distance
323.2 mi
520 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 46m
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6 AM
6h 57m
8 AM
7h 20m
10 AM
7h 5m
12 PM
7h 3m
3 PM
7h 6m
5 PM
7h 19m
8 PM
6h 50m
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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Brighton, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Brighton, NY covers 323.2 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 $53.20 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
161.6 miles from Gravesend, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 57m. Total distance: 323.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 57m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 57m drive with frequent turns across 323.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 63 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Brighton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue U | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Church Avenue | — | — |
| Prospect Expressway | — | — |
| I 278 East | — | — |
| Gowanus Expressway | — | — |
| Hugh L Carey Tunnel | — | — |
| NY 9A North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Avenue U
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravesend, NY and Brighton, NY.
1
Start on Ocean Parkway
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
2
Turn right onto Avenue U
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
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
·
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
·
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
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US 1-9 North: Secausus
20
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Tonnelle Avenue
21
Turn straight
11 mi
·
13 min
22
Merge slight right
11 mi
·
12 min
23
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
24
Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
25
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
26
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
27
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Keystone Shortway
28
Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
29
Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 380 North: Scranton
30
Continue straight
28 mi
·
30 min
31
Merge slight right
58 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
32
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse, Albany
33
Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Syracuse
37 mi
·
43 min
·
I 81 North: Syracuse
34
Take the exit slight right toward NY 13: Cortland
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
NY 13: Cortland
35
Turn right onto Clinton Avenue
39 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clinton Avenue
36
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Locust Avenue
37
Continue on Albany Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Albany Street
38
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
39
Turn left onto Clinton Street
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Clinton Street
40
Continue on East Lake Road
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Lake Road
41
Continue on State Route 41
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 41
42
Continue on East Lake Road
9.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Lake Road
43
Continue on East Lake Street
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Lake Street
44
Turn left onto East Genesee Street
7.3 mi
·
13 min
·
East Genesee Street
45
Turn right onto North Fulton Street
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
North Fulton Street
46
Turn left onto Arterial West
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Arterial West
47
Continue on Chase Street
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Chase Street
48
Continue on Auburn Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Auburn Road
49
Turn right
4.1 mi
·
7 min
50
Continue straight
318 ft
·
10 sec
51
Turn right onto State Route 414
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
State Route 414
52
Continue on Ridge Road
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Ridge Road
53
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
54
Keep slight left to continue on I 90 West: Buffalo
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 90 West: Buffalo
55
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
30 mi
·
35 min
·
New York State Thruway
56
Take the exit slight right toward I 490: Rochester
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
I 490: Rochester
57
Continue on Eastern Expressway
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Eastern Expressway
58
Take the exit slight right toward University Avenue, Winton Road
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
University Avenue, Winton Road
59
Turn straight onto University Avenue
335 ft
·
10 sec
·
University Avenue
60
Turn right onto North Winton Road
453 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Winton Road
61
Turn right onto Halstead Street
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Halstead Street
62
Turn sharp left
177 ft
·
13 sec
63
Arrive at your destination
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 161.6 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 3h 28m 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 71 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 161.6 miles or 3h 28m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brighton, 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 323.2 miles and 6h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 71 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 161.6 mi from Gravesend, NY · 3h 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
162 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 71 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 161.6 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brighton, NY
The final approach into Brighton, 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 Brighton, 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
$53.20 one way
$106.40 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
113 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $57.53 | $115.05 |
| premium | $4.92 | $62.64 | $125.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $71.36 | $142.72 |
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
$53
Tolls
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$110–$135
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 113.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 97 | 1 | $33.94 | $15.51 |
| Efficient EV | 80.8 | 0 | $28.28 | $12.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 129.3 | 1 | $45.25 | $20.68 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 kg (66% 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
Brighton, NY
Late night in Brighton on Saturday
Local time
5:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
11 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
6h 57m 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 Brighton, NY covers 323.2 miles and takes about 6h 57m 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 161.6 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 $53.20 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 57m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Brighton, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gravesend, NY to Brighton, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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