Origin
Wantagh, NY
Night in Wantagh on Thursday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
29.4 mi
47 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wantagh, NY
Mel Audelo
Gravesend, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 29.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Wantagh Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.3 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.84 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 29.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 29.4 miles and takes about 44m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 14.3 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 0.8 miles in near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
6
28 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
29.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Avenue V
Turn left onto Avenue V
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
13.4 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.3 mi | 21m |
| Sunrise Highway | 12.6 mi | 16m |
| Wantagh Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Avenue V | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ocean Parkway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 14.3 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wantagh, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Wantagh Avenue
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wantagh Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Turn right onto NY 27
13 mi
·
16 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
4
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
12 mi
·
18 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
474 ft
·
20 sec
Exit 8
Toward Coney Island Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Shore Parkway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Shore Parkway
258 ft
·
5 sec
·
Shore Parkway
10
Continue on Coney Island Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
11
Turn left onto Avenue V
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Avenue V
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
13
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.84 one way
$9.68 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $5.23 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.70 | $11.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.49 | $12.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.09 | $1.41 |
| Efficient EV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.57 | $1.18 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Night in Gravesend on Thursday
Local time
10:54 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
44m 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 Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 29.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Wantagh Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.7 miles from Wantagh, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.84 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 10 decision points packed into just 29.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 15.4 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Wantagh, NY to Gravesend, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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