How far is East Meadow, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?

The driving distance from East Meadow, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
27.32 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.92 mi
35.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.92 mi
Kilometers
35.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.32 mi
Kilometers
43.96 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in East Meadow
Fri, Oct 16, 12:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Meadow
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
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 East Meadow
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
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From East Meadow
13.3 mi
00h 24m
To Sheepshead Bay
14 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East Meadow Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using New Cassel as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 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 East Meadow and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Meadow and Sheepshead Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue

    2556 ft · 1 min · East Meadow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Front Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Front Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward SO West: New York

    1544 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    11 mi · 17 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Meadow 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.7 mi · 54%
Southern State Parkway
5.31 mi · 19%
Front Street
3.05 mi · 11%
Peninsula Boulevard
1.38 mi · 5%
Shore Parkway
0.83 mi · 3%
East Meadow Avenue
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

11 mi · 00h 17m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 24m from East Meadow
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving East Meadow 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 East Meadow to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from East Meadow and 14 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 $4.27 one way or $8.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Meadow and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

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 South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13 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
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 13 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Meadow and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 21.92 mi (35.27 km).

East Meadow

#1 East Meadow

Hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Nassau County (Long Island), New York, United States

Population38,132
Coordinates40.7139900, -73.5590200
Altitude22
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: Cambridge Street (-73.558866, 40.714143)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.96 gal
3.65 L · about $4.27
Round trip
$8.54
1.92 gal · 7.3 L
Estimated CO2
8.5 kg one way
Round trip: 17.1 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.27 $8.54
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.78 $9.57
Premium $5.38 $5.17 $10.33
Diesel $6.51 $6.25 $12.50

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 East Meadow and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 22:34:12.

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.