Origin
Kings Park, NY
Morning in Kings Park on Saturday
Local time
11:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
56.3 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kings Park, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pulaski Road, SM South, Sunken Meadow State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 56.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 20m drive with frequent turns across 56.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pulaski Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski Road | — | — |
| SM South | — | — |
| Sunken Meadow State Parkway | — | — |
| Sagtikos State Parkway | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Shore Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pulaski Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
92 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Pulaski Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Road
3
Take the ramp sharp left toward SM South: Bay Shore
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
SM South: Bay Shore
4
Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
5
Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Sagtikos State Parkway
6
Continue on Southern State Parkway
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
8
Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
10
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
12
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
13
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
14
Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
15
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
16
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
17
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Kings Park, NY · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Kings Park, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gravesend, NY
The final approach into Gravesend, 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
$9.27 one way
$18.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
| premium | $4.92 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.88 | $3.60 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
11:09 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
1 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
1h 20m 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 Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 56.3 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pulaski Road, SM South, Sunken Meadow State Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 miles from Kings Park, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.27 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 Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 20m 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 Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kings Park, NY to Gravesend, 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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