Origin
Tarrytown, NY
Evening in Tarrytown on Wednesday
Local time
8:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tarrytown, NY
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Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Broadway, New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Parkway South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.77 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20.5 miles from Tarrytown, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 41m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 23m drive with frequent turns across 41.1 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.
South Broadway 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Broadway | — | — |
| New York State Thruway | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway South | — | — |
| Saw Mill River Parkway | — | — |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | — | — |
| West Side Highway | — | — |
| 12th Avenue | — | — |
| 11th Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarrytown, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Main Street
102 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto South Broadway
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Broadway
3
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
5
Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New York State Thruway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Saw Mill River Parkway South
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Saw Mill River Parkway South
7
Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Saw Mill River Parkway
8
Continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
9
Keep slight right to continue on Henry Hudson Parkway
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
10
Continue on West Side Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
11
Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
12
Continue on 11th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
13
Continue on West Street
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
14
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
15
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
16
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
18
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
19
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
McDonald Avenue
20
Turn left onto Avenue U
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Avenue U
21
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
22
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
41 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 20.5 miles from Tarrytown, NY, or about 41m 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 41 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.5 miles or 41m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gravesend, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tarrytown, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Tarrytown, NY
This is one driving day of about 41.1 miles and 1h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Tarrytown, 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 20.5 mi from Tarrytown, NY · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Tarrytown, 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
$6.77 one way
$13.53 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.32 | $14.63 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.97 | $15.93 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Evening in Gravesend on Wednesday
Local time
8:59 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
2 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 23m 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 Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 41.1 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Broadway, New York State Thruway, Saw Mill River Parkway South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.5 miles from Tarrytown, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.77 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 Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 1h 23m 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 Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tarrytown, NY to Gravesend, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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