How far is Kings Park, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Kings Park, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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
54.58 mi
01h 18m
Flight
41.35 mi
66.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.35 mi
Kilometers
66.55 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.58 mi
Kilometers
87.84 km
Drive Time
01h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Kings Park
Fri, Oct 16, 1:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kings Park
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Oct 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kings Park
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
North Merrick
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Kings Park
26.3 mi
00h 39m
To Sheepshead Bay
28.3 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kings Park and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kings Park and Sheepshead Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    28 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pulaski Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pulaski Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp sharp left toward SM South: Bay Shore

    889 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sunken Meadow State Parkway

    4.8 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Sagtikos State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Sagtikos State Parkway

  6. 6

    Continue on Southern State Parkway

    694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    25.2 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Continue on Belt Parkway

    1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Belt Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    11 mi · 17 min · Belt Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kings Park and Sheepshead Bay.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southern State Parkway
25.4 mi · 46%
Belt Parkway
14.7 mi · 27%
Sagtikos State Parkway
5.37 mi · 10%
Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.75 mi · 9%
Pulaski Road
0.92 mi · 2%
Shore Parkway
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

25.2 mi · 00h 32m

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
01h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.3 mi
41.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Merrick
00h 39m from Kings Park
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Kings Park 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 Kings Park to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 18m 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?

North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Kings Park and 28.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.3 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kings Park and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near North Merrick

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 North Merrick and the surrounding midpoint area.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall

Babylon , NY
47 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702
Rating 4.6/5 26 reviews Tourist attraction,History museum
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 14.7 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

31 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

39 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

40 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kings Park and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 41.35 mi (66.55 km).

Kings Park

#1 Kings Park

Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York

Population17,282
Coordinates40.8862100, -73.2573400
Altitude53
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: Main Street (-73.257473, 40.886097)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.17
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $8.58 $17.17
Mid-grade $4.98 $9.62 $19.23
Premium $5.38 $10.39 $20.77
Diesel $6.51 $12.56 $25.12

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 Kings Park and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 22:34:09.

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.