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

The driving distance from Ramapo, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
61.63 mi
01h 30m
Flight
39.76 mi
63.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.76 mi
Kilometers
63.99 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.63 mi
Kilometers
99.19 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Return by in Ramapo
Fri, Oct 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramapo
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 12:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramapo
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
Manhattan
NY

The most densely populated borough of New York City.

From Ramapo
23.7 mi
00h 45m
To Sheepshead Bay
37.9 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 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 Ramapo and Sheepshead Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    47 m · 8 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Torne Brook Road

    2084 ft · 2 min · Torne Brook Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Torne Valley Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Torne Valley Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Orange Turnpike

    2659 ft · 45 sec · Orange Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    2119 ft · 38 sec · Orange Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Orange Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Orange Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    796 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 25 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 10 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

    1387 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct

    1.1 km · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

  15. 15

    Continue on 12th Street Viaduct

    2029 ft · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

  16. 16

    Continue on 12th Street

    1412 ft · 54 sec · 12th Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A

    131 m · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight left onto Laight Street

    962 ft · 49 sec · Laight Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · West Street

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

    2.6 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Gowanus Expressway

    2987 ft · 51 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    1954 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Caton Avenue

    1449 ft · 46 sec · Caton Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Coney Island Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Avenue P

    2463 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Ocean Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ocean Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Avenue Y

    1453 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramapo 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
30 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Orange Avenue
23.5 mi · 38%
NJ 3 East
4.56 mi · 7%
Coney Island Avenue
2.68 mi · 4%
Tonnelle Avenue
2.63 mi · 4%
Hugh L Carey Tunnel
2.55 mi · 4%
Holland Tunnel
1.92 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Orange Avenue

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
39.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Manhattan
00h 45m from Ramapo
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ramapo 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 Ramapo to Sheepshead Bay?

The road trip is about 61.6 miles (99.2 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?

Manhattan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.7 miles from Ramapo and 37.9 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.65 one way or $19.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Manhattan

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 Manhattan and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Manhattan.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
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Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramapo and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 39.76 mi (63.99 km).

Ramapo

#1 Ramapo

Town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Population138,356
Coordinates41.1412100, -74.1684800
Altitude101
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: Lake Street (-74.168592, 41.140993)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.17 gal
8.23 L · about $9.65
Round trip
$19.30
4.34 gal · 16.46 L
Estimated CO2
19.3 kg one way
Round trip: 38.6 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.65 $19.30
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.81 $21.62
Premium $5.38 $11.68 $23.36
Diesel $6.51 $14.12 $28.25

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 Ramapo and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 22:34:04.

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.