Origin
North Wantagh, NY
Afternoon in North Wantagh on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Wantagh, 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
55m
Distance
31.1 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Wantagh, NY
Mel Audelo
Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from North Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 31.1 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jerusalem Avenue, SO West, Southern State Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Jerusalem Avenue | — | — |
| SO West | — | — |
| Southern State Parkway | — | — |
| Belt Parkway | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Shore Parkway | — | — |
| Avenue V | — | — |
| Ocean Parkway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Jerusalem Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Wantagh, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Wantagh Avenue
36 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wantagh Avenue
2
Turn left onto Jerusalem Avenue
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Jerusalem Avenue
3
Take the ramp left toward SO West: New York
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
SO West: New York
4
Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
9.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Southern State Parkway
5
Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
6
Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
7
Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue
476 ft
·
20 sec
·
Coney Island Avenue
9
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
10
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
11
Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway
259 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
12
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
13
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
14
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
15
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.6 miles from North Wantagh, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.12 one way
$10.24 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| premium | $4.92 | $6.03 | $12.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.87 | $13.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Gravesend, NY
Afternoon in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Hillside, NY
16 mi in
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
31.1 mi in 55m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Jerusalem Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 North Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 55m 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 North Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from North Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gravesend, NY before heading back.
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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