Origin
Washington Heights, NY
Evening in Washington Heights on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY
Drive Time
57m
Distance
19.9 mi
32 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Heights, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Gravesend, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
The drive from Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 19.9 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Broadway, West 177th Street, NY 9A for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.24 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
9.9 miles from Washington Heights, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 19.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
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 Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 57m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 177th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NY 9A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Henry Hudson Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Side Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 11th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Broadway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Heights, NY and Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on West 181st Street
89 ft
·
9 sec
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West 181st Street
2
Turn left onto Broadway
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Broadway
3
Turn right onto West 177th Street
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
West 177th Street
4
Take the ramp straight toward NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Riverside Drive
5
Turn slight right onto NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 9A: Henry Hudson Parkway, Downtown, Riverside Drive
6
Merge slight left onto Henry Hudson Parkway
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
7
Continue on West Side Highway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
8
Continue on 12th Avenue
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
9
Continue on 11th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
10
Continue on West Street
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
11
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
12
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
13
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
14
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
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NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
15
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
262 ft
·
12 sec
·
10th Avenue
16
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
4.1 mi
·
8 min
·
McDonald Avenue
17
Turn left onto Avenue U
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Avenue U
18
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
19
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
·
Ocean Parkway
20
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 9.9 miles from Washington Heights, NY, or about 28m 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 19.9 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.9 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Washington Heights, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Washington Heights, NY
This is one driving day of about 19.9 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Washington Heights, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.9 mi from Washington Heights, NY · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 19.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 9.9 miles from Washington Heights, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Gravesend, NY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.24 one way
$6.48 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
| premium | $4.88 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.42 | $8.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.27 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
57m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 19.9 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Broadway, West 177th Street, NY 9A. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.9 miles from Washington Heights, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.24 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 Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY is easy. At 57m 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 Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Washington Heights, NY to Gravesend, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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