How far is Arrochar, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Arrochar, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arrochar and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arrochar and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on Hylan Boulevard
1171 ft · 38 sec · Hylan Boulevard
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Turn right onto Fingerboard Road
1306 ft · 52 sec · Fingerboard Road
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Turn right onto Narrows Road South
63 m · 5 sec · Narrows Road South
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 Toll East: Verrazano Narrows Bridge, Brooklyn
1528 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Upper Level
863 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1184 ft · 22 sec · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kingsborough Community College
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Shore Parkway
912 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
124 m · 8 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
1131 ft · 28 sec · Shore Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Parkway
16 m · 1 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
1717 ft · 44 sec · Shore Parkway
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
1543 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue Z
1341 ft · 46 sec · Avenue Z
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Turn left onto Bedford Avenue
780 ft · 31 sec · Bedford Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue Y
34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arrochar and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.07 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Arrochar and Mostly Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arrochar to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Arrochar and 4.7 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Arrochar and Mostly Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arrochar and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 6.74 mi (10.84 km).
#1 Arrochar
Arrochar is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5984400, -74.0726400 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Bay is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.9445800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.01 | $1.32 | $2.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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