How far is Forest Hills, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Forest Hills, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forest Hills and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on 70th Avenue
1613 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue
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Turn left onto Nansen Street
669 ft · 31 sec · Nansen Street
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Turn right onto 71st Avenue
1319 ft · 53 sec · 71st Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Turnpike
1.1 km · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Continue on Union Turnpike
30 m · 6 sec · Union Turnpike
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Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
600 ft · 14 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway, Brooklyn
125 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.8 mi · 5 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
90 m · 10 sec
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1082 ft · 26 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
1111 ft · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Pacific Street
141 m · 15 sec · Pacific Street
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Turn left onto Sackman Street
111 m · 10 sec · Sackman Street
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Turn right onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn left onto Howard Avenue
1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Kings Highway
3.6 mi · 7 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 Forest Hills 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
3.6 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Sunny leaving Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 13.3 miles (21.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 5.8 miles from Forest Hills and 7.4 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.09 one way or $4.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Forest Hills and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forest Hills and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 km).
#1 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7162100, -73.8501400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
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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