How far is East Village, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from East Village, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Village and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Village and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on East 9th Street
670 ft · 32 sec · East 9th Street
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Turn left onto 3rd Avenue
74 m · 10 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Square
1016 ft · 45 sec · Cooper Square
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Continue on Bowery
1.3 km · 3 min · Bowery
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Turn left onto Canal Street
667 ft · 18 sec · Canal Street
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Continue on Manhattan Bridge
1.2 mi · 2 min · Manhattan Bridge
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Turn slight right onto Brooklyn - Queens Expressway
548 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Jay Street
108 m · 18 sec · Jay Street
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Turn right onto Sands Street
718 ft · 32 sec · Sands Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 West: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West, Staten Island
710 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
1954 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto Caton Avenue
1449 ft · 46 sec · Caton Avenue
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue P
2463 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue Y
1453 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 East Village 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.
Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.68 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain leaving East Village and Rain near Sheepshead Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Village to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from East Village and 11 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.67 one way or $5.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around East Village and Rain near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
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 Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Village and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 9.8 mi (15.77 km).
#1 East Village
East Village is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7292700, -73.9873600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $3.27 | $6.53 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
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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