Origin
Jackson Heights, NY
Late night in Jackson Heights on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
30m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jackson Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 14.7 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Coney Island Avenue, Washington Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.2 miles on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 14.7 miles and takes about 30m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 5.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
8
6.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
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 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Flushing Avenue
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 5.2 mi | 8m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northern Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Williamsburg Street West | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
— 5.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson Heights, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on 82nd Street
35 ft
·
5 sec
·
82nd Street
2
Turn right onto NY 25A
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Northern Boulevard
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island
4
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Toward I 278 West: Staten Island
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 31
Toward Wythe Avenue, Kent Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Williamsburg Street West
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Williamsburg Street West
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn right onto Empire Boulevard
413 ft
·
18 sec
·
Empire Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn right onto Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
Enter roundabout onto Coney Island Avenue
513 ft
·
12 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
14
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
16
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
17
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Gravesend, NY
Late night in Gravesend on Friday
Local time
12:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°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
13 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
30m 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 Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 14.7 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Coney Island Avenue, Washington Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Jackson Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 14.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.3 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Jackson Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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