How far is Hell's Kitchen, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Hell's Kitchen, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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 Hell's Kitchen and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hell's Kitchen and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on West 51st Street
1716 ft · 1 min · West 51st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 12th Avenue
1.5 mi · 5 min · 12th Avenue
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2078 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on West Street
2.3 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
2.6 mi · 5 min
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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 Hell's Kitchen 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 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.
Sunny leaving Hell's Kitchen 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 Hell's Kitchen to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Hell's Kitchen and 11.8 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 $2.98 one way or $5.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hell's Kitchen and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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 Hell's Kitchen and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.71 km).
#1 Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7649600, -73.9909000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
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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