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

The driving distance from Bedford, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
56.45 mi
01h 29m
Flight
45.18 mi
72.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.18 mi
Kilometers
72.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.45 mi
Kilometers
90.84 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Return by in Bedford
Fri, Oct 16, 1:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bedford
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 12:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bedford
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
Pelham Manor
NY

Village in Westchester County, New York, United States

From Bedford
28.1 mi
00h 44m
To Sheepshead Bay
28.3 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Court Road

    1406 ft · 44 sec · Court Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Seminary Road

    1824 ft · 1 min · Seminary Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pound Ridge Road

    1478 ft · 42 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Pound Ridge Road

    812 ft · 25 sec · Pound Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Old Post Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Post Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto South Bedford Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Bedford Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 684 South

    1225 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    11.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway, New York City

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway

    8.2 mi · 12 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Belt Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · 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 Bedford 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hutchinson River Parkway
17.4 mi · 31%
I 684 South
11.7 mi · 21%
Belt Parkway
9.51 mi · 17%
Van Wyck Expressway
7.09 mi · 13%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
South Bedford Road
1.74 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 684 South

Merge slight left

11.5 mi · 00h 13m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham Manor
00h 44m from Bedford
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bedford and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bedford to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 56.4 miles (90.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Pelham Manor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Bedford and 28.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bedford and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham Manor

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 Pelham Manor and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 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
Yonkers City Hall
Meeting point 5.1 mi away

Yonkers City Hall

Yonkers , NY
40 S Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701
Rating 4.0/5 25 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 8.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham Manor.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

3 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

9 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

28 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bedford and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 45.18 mi (72.71 km).

Bedford

#1 Bedford

Town in Westchester County, New York, United States

Population17,450
Coordinates41.2042600, -73.6437400
Altitude115
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: Court Road (-73.643709, 41.204234)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.54 L · about $8.85
Round trip
$17.70
3.98 gal · 15.08 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.85 $17.70
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.91 $19.83
Premium $5.38 $10.71 $21.42
Diesel $6.51 $12.95 $25.91

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bedford and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 22:34:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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