Origin
Gravesend, NY
Night in Gravesend on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
40.4 mi
65 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
★
6 AM
1h 10m
8 AM
1h 21m
10 AM
1h 14m
12 PM
1h 13m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 7m
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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Tarrytown, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m 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, Parkside Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.65 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
20.2 miles from Gravesend, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 9m drive with frequent turns across 40.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue U | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Parkside Avenue | — | — |
| Flatbush Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Flushing Avenue | — | — |
| Classon Avenue | — | — |
| Kent Avenue | — | — |
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 Tarrytown, 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
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
4
Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
5
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
6
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
7
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
8
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Classon Avenue
9
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
10
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
12
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
13
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
15
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
16
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
17
Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
I 87 North: Albany
18
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Major Deegan Expressway
19
Continue on New York State Thruway
12 mi
·
16 min
·
New York State Thruway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 9: Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow
21
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
White Plains Road
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broadway
23
Turn left onto Main Street
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Main Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 20.2 miles from Gravesend, NY, or about 34m 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 40 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.2 miles or 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 59m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tarrytown, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Gravesend, NY
This is one driving day of about 40.4 miles and 1h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Gravesend, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.2 mi from Gravesend, NY · 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.2 miles from Gravesend, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tarrytown, NY
The final approach into Tarrytown, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.30 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.19 | $14.38 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.92 | $17.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Tarrytown, NY
Night in Tarrytown on Wednesday
Local time
10:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
2 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 9m 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 Tarrytown, NY covers 40.4 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Avenue U, Coney Island Avenue, Parkside Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.2 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 $6.65 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.
The drive from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY is easy. At 1h 9m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gravesend, NY to Tarrytown, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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