How far is Laurelton, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?

The driving distance from Laurelton, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.68 mi
00h 31m
Flight
11.73 mi
18.87 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.73 mi
Kilometers
18.87 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.68 mi
Kilometers
23.62 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 4:35 AM EST
Return by in Laurelton
Sat, Nov 7, 5:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Laurelton
2026-11-07T04:04
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 4:35 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Laurelton
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Laurelton
7.3 mi
00h 15m
To Sheepshead Bay
7.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Laurelton Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton and Sheepshead Bay.

  1. 1

    Start on 139th Avenue

    895 ft · 44 sec · 139th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 230th Place

    1068 ft · 32 sec · 230th Place

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · North Conduit Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    694 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Belt Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Belt Parkway

    11 mi · 17 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
11.8 mi · 80%
North Conduit Avenue
0.96 mi · 7%
Shore Parkway
0.83 mi · 6%
Bedford Avenue
0.41 mi · 3%
230th Place
0.2 mi · 1%
Knapp Street
0.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 15m from Laurelton
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Laurelton and Mostly Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Laurelton to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Laurelton and 7.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laurelton and Mostly Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 8.3 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Laurelton and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 11.73 mi (18.87 km).

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#1 Laurelton

Laurelton is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6701900, -73.7465900
Altitude5
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: 139th Avenue (-73.74661, 40.670158)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.24
Round trip
$4.48
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.24 $4.48
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.53 $5.07
Premium $5.27 $2.74 $5.48
Diesel $6.47 $3.36 $6.73

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Laurelton and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 04:04:09.

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.