How far is Lake Ronkonkoma, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Lake Ronkonkoma, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 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
Driving Distance
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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 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 Nassau County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Ronkonkoma and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Ronkonkoma and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on Margaret Drive
1277 ft · 1 min · Margaret Drive
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Turn left onto Gibbs Pond Road
1472 ft · 44 sec · Gibbs Pond Road
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Continue on Rosevale Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Rosevale Avenue
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Turn right onto Motor Parkway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Motor Parkway
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Turn left onto Old Nichols Road
3016 ft · 1 min · Old Nichols Road
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Turn right onto Express Drive North
800 ft · 17 sec · Express Drive North
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 495 west: New York
818 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Long Island Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 111: Islip, Smithtown
737 ft · 16 sec
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Turn straight onto Express Drive
651 ft · 13 sec · Express Drive
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Turn left onto Wheeler Road
556 ft · 17 sec · Wheeler Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Joshuas Path
1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path
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Continue on Islip Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward SO: New York
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Heckscher State Parkway
3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway
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Continue on Southern State Parkway
694 ft · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
25.2 mi · 32 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 Lake Ronkonkoma 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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Ronkonkoma 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 Lake Ronkonkoma to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 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?
North Bellmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.7 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma and 30.1 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 $9.07 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Ronkonkoma and Rain Showers near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near North Bellmore
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 North Bellmore.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Ronkonkoma and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 45.81 mi (73.72 km).
#1 Lake Ronkonkoma
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 20,155 |
| Coordinates | 40.8351000, -73.1312200 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $10.16 | $20.33 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.98 | $21.96 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
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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