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

The driving distance from Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.33 mi
01h 11m
Flight
37.8 mi
60.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.8 mi
Kilometers
60.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.33 mi
Kilometers
71.35 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Bay Shore
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Shore
2026-04-16T00:26
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Shore
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
Baldwin
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Bay Shore
21.3 mi
00h 35m
To Sheepshead Bay
23 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bay Shore and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Avenue

    155 m · 28 sec · 1st Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1057 ft · 26 sec · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1666 ft · 33 sec · 3rd Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Rossevelt Street

    1821 ft · 37 sec · Rossevelt Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Howells Road

    722 ft · 23 sec · Howells Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 5th Avenue

    1241 ft · 35 sec · 5th Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto NY 27 West

    649 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    992 ft · 19 sec · Sunrise Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York

    643 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

    26.5 mi · 35 min · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    11 mi · 17 min · Belt Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
26.7 mi · 60%
Belt Parkway
12.8 mi · 29%
Shore Parkway
0.83 mi · 2%
Bedford Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Rossevelt Street
0.34 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway

26.5 mi · 00h 35m

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
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 35m from Bay Shore
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bay Shore 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 Bay Shore to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 44.3 miles (71.3 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Bay Shore and 23 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.25 one way or $12.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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 Baldwin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Baldwin
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Baldwin.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Shore and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 37.8 mi (60.83 km).

Bay Shore

#1 Bay Shore

Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,337
Coordinates40.7251000, -73.2453900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sheepshead Bay

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

Population0
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.9445800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 1st Avenue (-73.245013, 40.72523)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.92 L · about $6.25
Round trip
$12.51
3.12 gal · 11.84 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.25 $12.51
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.86 $7.58 $15.17
Diesel $4.69 $7.32 $14.65

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 Bay Shore and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 00:26:23.

Distance to Other Cities

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