How far is Holtsville, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Holtsville, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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 01h 25m.
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.
Census-designated place in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holtsville and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holtsville and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on Union Avenue
23 m · 6 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn right onto Waverly Avenue
1050 ft · 38 sec · Waverly Avenue
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Turn right onto Furrows Road
2780 ft · 1 min · Furrows Road
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Take the ramp left
1339 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Nicolls Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Nicolls Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 West: New York
2133 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Service Road North
1530 ft · 33 sec · Sunrise Service Road North
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Turn slight left onto Sunrise Highway
1691 ft · 36 sec · Sunrise Highway
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Take the ramp slight left toward NY 27 West: New York
1332 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
37.4 mi · 50 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit straight toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
712 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 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 Holtsville and Sheepshead Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Merge slight left onto Sunrise Highway
37.4 mi · 00h 50m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Holtsville 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 Holtsville to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Holtsville and 32.4 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Holtsville and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Massapequa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Massapequa.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holtsville and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 49.59 mi (79.81 km).
#1 Holtsville
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 19,714 |
| Coordinates | 40.8153800, -73.0451100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 97 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $9.52 | $19.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.66 | $21.32 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $11.52 | $23.03 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.93 | $27.86 |
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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