How far is Hicksville, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Hicksville, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hicksville and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hicksville and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on South Broadway
87 m · 10 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Herzog Place
108 m · 12 sec · Herzog Place
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Continue on Nelson Avenue
110 m · 12 sec · Nelson Avenue
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Turn right onto Duffy Avenue
93 m · 11 sec · Duffy Avenue
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Hempstead Turnpike
1.2 km · 2 min · Hempstead Turnpike
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Turn left onto Front Street
3.5 mi · 6 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Peninsula Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward SO West: New York
1544 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern State Parkway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway
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Continue on Belt Parkway
1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway
11 mi · 17 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
1053 ft · 26 sec
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Continue on Shore Parkway
1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway
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Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue Y
34 m · 5 sec · 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 Hicksville 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.
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.
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 Hicksville 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 Hicksville to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 34.4 miles (55.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Hicksville and 19.1 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hicksville and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Valley Stream
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
City Hall Barber Shop
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Valley Stream.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hicksville and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 25.16 mi (40.49 km).
#1 Hicksville
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
| Population | 41,547 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -73.5251300 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| 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: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $5.43 | $10.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.08 | $12.16 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.57 | $13.13 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.94 | $15.88 |
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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