Origin
Mariners Harbor, NY
Late night in Mariners Harbor on Saturday
Local time
2:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mariners Harbor, 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
26m
Distance
14.3 mi
23 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mariners Harbor, NY
Matthis Volquardsen
Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
Mariners Harbor, NY to Gravesend, NY is 14.3 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Staten Island Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it ideal for a short hop or a segment of a larger journey. You'll find the experience is a mixed drive, offering a bit of everything without being overly demanding. This route is perfect if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 14.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route features a 49% highway share, meaning you'll spend about half your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 5.2 miles on the Staten Island Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the drive transitions between highway speeds and local street navigation. It's a mixed drive that balances efficiency with the need to navigate more urban environments. Expect a dynamic feel as the road conditions and speed limits change.
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.
Staten Island 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 1.2 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 12 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward NY 440 South: Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Staten Island Expressway
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NY 440 South: Dr. Martin Luther King Jun...
6
2.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Merge onto I 278 / Staten Island Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward 92nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward 92nd Street
6
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
86th Street
Turn right onto 86th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mariners Harbor, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Brooklyn
2.5 mi in
|
~5m
Upper Level
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Staten Island Expressway | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| 86th Street | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Avenue U | 1 mi | 2m |
| Richmond Terrace | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Morningstar Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Dahlgren Place | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Staten Island Expressway
— 5.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mariners Harbor, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Coonley Court
26 ft
·
3 sec
·
Coonley Court
2
Turn right onto Richmond Terrace
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Richmond Terrace
3
Turn right onto Morningstar Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Morningstar Road
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NY 440 South: Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Expressway, Staten Island Expressway
5
Merge onto NY 440
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 10E
Toward I 278 East: Verrazano Bridge, Brooklyn
7
Merge onto I 278
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Staten Island Expressway
Toward Upper Level
9
Continue on I 278
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
10
Continue on I 278
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 17
Toward 92nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Continue on Dahlgren Place
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Dahlgren Place
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto 86th Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
86th Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Avenue U
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Avenue U
15
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
16
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
40 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
Use the left lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.16 | $6.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
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 Saturday
Local time
2:43 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
14 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
26m 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 Mariners Harbor, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 14.3 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Staten Island Expressway, 86th Street, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Mariners Harbor, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 12 decision points packed into just 14.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (I 278 / Staten Island Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Mariners Harbor, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Brooklyn and Upper Level.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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