How far is Freeport, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Freeport, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
28.14 mi
00h 48m
Flight
19.5 mi
31.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.5 mi
Kilometers
31.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.14 mi
Kilometers
45.29 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Freeport
Fri, Oct 16, 11:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Freeport
2026-10-16T10:10
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Freeport
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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Freeport
11.6 mi
00h 24m
To Sheepshead Bay
16.5 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Freeport Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
72°F
Friday
Using Carle Place as the closest live forecast in the Nassau County weather hub.

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 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 Freeport and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Freeport and Sheepshead Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    65 m · 18 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    685 ft · 28 sec · Henry Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sunrise Highway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · Sunrise Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    712 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    11 mi · 17 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · 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 Freeport 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
12.8 mi · 45%
Sunrise Highway
8.75 mi · 31%
Shore Parkway
0.83 mi · 3%
Bedford Avenue
0.41 mi · 1%
Knapp Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Belt Parkway West
0.13 mi
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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
19.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 24m from Freeport
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Freeport 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 Freeport to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 28.1 miles (45.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Freeport and 16.5 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 19.5 miles (31.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Freeport and Rain Showers near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 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 11.5 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 13.2 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 11.6 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Freeport and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 19.5 mi (31.38 km).

Freeport

#1 Freeport

The county seat of Stephenson County, Illinois.

Population42,705
Coordinates40.6576000, -73.5831800
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: (-73.583049, 40.657637)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.76 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.81
1.98 gal · 7.52 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $4.40 $8.81
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.93 $9.86
Premium $5.38 $5.33 $10.66
Diesel $6.51 $6.44 $12.89

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 Freeport and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 10:10:22.

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.