How far is Astoria, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Astoria, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.92 mi
00h 48m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.14 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Astoria.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.92 mi
Kilometers
36.89 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM EDT
Return by in Astoria
Thu, Apr 16, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Astoria
2026-04-16T00:19
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 1:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Astoria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Astoria
7.6 mi
00h 24m
To Sheepshead Bay
15.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Astoria and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Astoria and Sheepshead Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on 12th Street

    7 m · 4 sec · 12th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Astoria Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Grand Central Parkway East

    983 ft · 24 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1699 ft · 36 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadway, Roosevelt Avenue

    622 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Broadway East, 69th Street, Roosevelt Avenue, 37th Avenue

    104 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto 69th Street

    1.6 mi · 5 min · 69th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue

    1777 ft · 38 sec · Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Flushing Avenue

    892 ft · 21 sec · Flushing Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Fresh Pond Road

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 61st Street

    1464 ft · 1 min · 61st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Cooper Avenue

    3142 ft · 1 min · Cooper Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Cooper Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Rockaway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Kings Highway

    3.6 mi · 7 min · Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nostrand Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Astoria and Sheepshead Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
3.6 mi · 16%
Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi · 7%
69th Street
1.58 mi · 7%
Fresh Pond Road
1.51 mi · 7%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.34 mi · 6%
Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Kings Highway

Continue on Kings Highway

3.6 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 24m from Astoria
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Astoria 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 Astoria to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Astoria and 15.2 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Astoria and Mostly Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 6.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 5.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 7.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Astoria and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.9445800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.06 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.49
1.62 gal · 6.12 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.25 $6.49
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.63 $7.26
Premium $4.86 $3.94 $7.87
Diesel $4.69 $3.80 $7.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Astoria and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 00:19:19.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.