How far is East New York, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?

The driving distance from East New York, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.94 mi
00h 21m
Flight
6.16 mi
9.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.16 mi
Kilometers
9.91 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.94 mi
Kilometers
14.39 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Return by in East New York
Fri, Oct 16, 3:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East New York
2026-10-16T02:35
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 2:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East New York
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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 Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From East New York
3.6 mi
00h 10m
To Sheepshead Bay
5.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
East New York Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Friday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between East New York and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cleveland Street

    27 m · 7 sec · Cleveland Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New Lots Avenue

    90 m · 15 sec · New Lots Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ashford Street

    1368 ft · 1 min · Ashford Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Linden Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Van Sinderen Avenue

    70 m · 7 sec · Van Sinderen Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Avenue D

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Avenue D

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Foster Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Foster Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Kings Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Kings Highway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Nostrand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East New York 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
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Kings Highway
1.78 mi · 20%
Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi · 19%
Avenue D
1.19 mi · 13%
Linden Boulevard
1.06 mi · 12%
Foster Avenue
0.91 mi · 10%
Ashford Street
0.26 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 10m from East New York
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving East New York and Rain Showers near Sheepshead Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East New York to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from East New York and 5.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.38 one way or $2.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East New York and Rain Showers near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9 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 6.7 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 8.9 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 6.7 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 Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East New York and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 6.16 mi (9.91 km).

East New York

#1 East New York

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

Population173,198
Coordinates40.6667700, -73.8823600
Altitude6
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: Cleveland Street (-73.882449, 40.666757)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.19 L · about $1.38
Round trip
$2.76
0.62 gal · 2.38 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.38 $2.76
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.54 $3.09
Premium $5.38 $1.67 $3.34
Diesel $6.51 $2.02 $4.04

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 New York and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 02:35:37.

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.