How far is Canarsie, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Canarsie, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.3 miles (6.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
A borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Canarsie and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canarsie and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on Rockaway Parkway
6 m · 5 sec · Rockaway Parkway
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Turn right onto Flatlands Avenue
1929 ft · 1 min · Flatlands Avenue
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Turn right onto Remsen Avenue
2218 ft · 1 min · Remsen Avenue
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Turn left onto Foster Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Foster Avenue
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Continue on Kings Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway
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Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue Y
1203 ft · 1 min · 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 Canarsie 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.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
1.78 mi · 00h 03m
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 Cloudy leaving Canarsie 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 Canarsie to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Canarsie and 4.1 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.3 miles (6.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Canarsie and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Canarsie and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 4.29 mi (6.91 km).
#1 Canarsie
Canarsie is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6437200, -73.9006900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.07 | $2.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $1.56 | $3.12 |
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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