How far is Rossville, NY from Sheepshead Bay, NY?
The driving distance from Rossville, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossville and Sheepshead Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossville and Sheepshead Bay.
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Start on Rossville Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Rossville Avenue
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Turn right onto Arthur Kill Road
2898 ft · 2 min · Arthur Kill Road
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Turn left onto East Service Road
2235 ft · 56 sec · East Service Road
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Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · West Shore Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Staten Island Expressway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
4.6 mi · 7 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Staten Island Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Staten Island Expressway
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Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
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Continue on Gowanus Expressway
782 ft · 10 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward John F Kennedy International Airport, Belt Parkway East
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Kingsborough Community College
152 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Shore Parkway
912 ft · 18 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
124 m · 8 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
1131 ft · 28 sec · Shore Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Parkway
16 m · 1 sec · Shore Parkway
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Continue on Shore Parkway
1717 ft · 44 sec · Shore Parkway
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Turn left onto Ocean Avenue
1543 ft · 41 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn right onto Avenue Z
1341 ft · 46 sec · Avenue Z
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Turn left onto Bedford Avenue
780 ft · 31 sec · 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 Rossville and Sheepshead Bay.
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.
West Shore Expressway
Merge slight left onto West Shore Expressway
4.79 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Rossville 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 Rossville to Sheepshead Bay?
The road trip is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Concord is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Rossville and 10.2 miles from Sheepshead Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.07 one way or $6.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Rossville and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Concord
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Concord.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossville and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.05 km).
#1 Rossville
Rossville is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5556600, -74.2134800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sheepshead Bay
Positioned in southern Kings County within New York City, this waterfront neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 10 feet along an inlet separating mainland Brooklyn from eastern Coney Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.9445800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $4.26 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
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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