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Trip from Selden, 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 33m

Distance

67.5 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 26m ★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 47m
8 PM
1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Selden, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, United States

Gravesend, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Selden, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Smithtown Bypass, Route 111, Hauppauge Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.11 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

33.7 miles from Selden, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

About the Cities

Starting in Selden, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 67.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 67.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Smithtown Bypass 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 Selden, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Selden, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Smithtown Bypass
Route 111
Hauppauge Boulevard
Townline Road
Wheeler Road
Joshuas Path
Islip Avenue
SO

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Smithtown Bypass — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Selden, NY and Gravesend, NY.

1

Start on Middle Country Road

5.5 mi · 8 min · Middle Country Road
2

Turn left onto Smithtown Bypass

3.8 mi · 6 min · Smithtown Bypass
3

Take the exit straight toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

381 ft · 17 sec · Route 111, Islip, Smithtown
4

Turn left onto Hauppauge Boulevard

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard
5

At the end of the road, turn right onto Townline Road

420 ft · 9 sec · Townline Road
6

Keep slight left to continue on Wheeler Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road
7

Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path

1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
8

Continue on Islip Avenue

2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
9

Take the ramp right toward SO: New York

0.2 mi · 27 sec · SO: New York
10

Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway

3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
11

Continue on Southern State Parkway

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
12

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
13

Continue on Belt Parkway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
14

Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
15

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

12 mi · 18 min · Belt Parkway
16

Take the exit slight right toward Coney Island Avenue

476 ft · 20 sec · Coney Island Avenue
17

Turn left onto Shore Parkway

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Shore Parkway
18

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Shore Parkway
19

Keep slight right to continue on Shore Parkway

259 ft · 5 sec · Shore Parkway
20

Continue on Coney Island Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Coney Island Avenue
21

Turn left onto Avenue V

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Avenue V
22

Turn right onto Ocean Parkway

0.1 mi · 30 sec · Ocean Parkway
23

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 33.7 miles from Selden, NY, or about 46m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 15 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 33.7 miles or 46m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gravesend, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Selden, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Selden, NY

This is one driving day of about 67.5 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Selden, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 33.7 mi from Selden, NY · 46m into the drive

hamlet and census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Meadow, NY

34 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

Brentwood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Meadow, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.7 miles from Selden, 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

$11.11 one way

$22.22 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $12.01 $24.03
premium $4.92 $13.08 $26.17
diesel $5.61 $14.90 $29.81

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.09 $3.24
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.91 $2.70
EV Truck/SUV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Selden, NY

Morning in Selden on Saturday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Gravesend, NY

Morning in Gravesend on Saturday

Local time

7:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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 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 33m 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 Selden, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 67.5 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Smithtown Bypass, Route 111, Hauppauge Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 33.7 miles from Selden, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.11 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 Selden, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 33m 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 Selden, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Selden, 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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