Origin
Lake Grove, NY
Afternoon in Lake Grove on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Grove, NY to Gravesend, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58.7 mi
95 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Grove, NY
David Kanigan
Gravesend, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Lake Grove, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 24m highway drive covering 58.7 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
6
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
15.8 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
7
57.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
Take the exit toward Coney Island Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lake Grove, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.
Islip
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Smithtown
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
So: New York
11.6 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 25.4 mi | 32m |
| Belt Parkway | 16.2 mi | 23m |
| Heckscher State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 4m |
| Smithtown Bypass | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Islip Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wheeler Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Joshuas Path | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Middle Country Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 25.4 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Grove, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Hawkins Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hawkins Avenue
2
Turn left onto NY 25
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Middle Country Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 347
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Smithtown Bypass
4
Take the exit
380 ft
·
16 sec
Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
Use the right lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 111
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Hauppauge Boulevard
6
At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76
421 ft
·
8 sec
·
Townline Road
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Wheeler Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Joshuas Path
9
Continue on NY 111
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Islip Avenue
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward SO: New York
11
Merge onto H
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Heckscher State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on SO
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Southern State Parkway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto SO
25 mi
·
32 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
14
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
15
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
19
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
20
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
21
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
22
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
24
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Lake Grove, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Lake Grove, 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
$9.66 one way
$19.32 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $10.45 | $20.90 |
| premium | $4.92 | $11.38 | $22.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.96 | $25.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Gravesend on Thursday
Local time
2:54 PM
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
11 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 24m 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 Lake Grove, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 58.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Heckscher State Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 miles from Lake Grove, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.66 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.8 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lake Grove, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Gravesend, NY
More from Lake Grove, NY
More trips to Gravesend, NY
Explore more options from Lake Grove, NY or browse trips ending in Gravesend, NY.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.
Explore maps for Lake Grove, NY or Gravesend, NY on MapSof.net.