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

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Arrochar, NY is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.26 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.74 mi
10.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.74 mi
Kilometers
10.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.26 mi
Kilometers
14.9 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arrochar
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM EDT
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheepshead Bay
2026-04-15T22:47
Arrive Arrochar
Wed, Apr 15, 11:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheepshead Bay
10:00 PM EDT
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
Kensington
NY

Village in New York, United States

From Sheepshead Bay
4.6 mi
00h 08m
To Arrochar
4.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue Y

    34 m · 12 sec · Avenue Y

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shore Parkway

    2743 ft · 1 min · Shore Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Voorhies Avenue

    84 m · 11 sec · Voorhies Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    135 m · 11 sec · Shore Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward Belt Parkway West

    140 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Belt Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island

    3056 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level

    1964 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Gowanus Expressway

    759 ft · 9 sec · Gowanus Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Staten Island Expressway

    1954 ft · 37 sec · Staten Island Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road

    1097 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Fingerboard Road

    1605 ft · 1 min · Fingerboard Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard

    1171 ft · 35 sec · Hylan Boulevard

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hylan Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
172 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
4.5 mi · 49%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
1.39 mi · 15%
Shore Parkway
0.6 mi · 7%
I 278 West
0.58 mi · 6%
Bedford Avenue
0.41 mi · 4%
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
0.37 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

4.5 mi · 00h 07m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kensington
00h 08m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Sunny near Arrochar.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 4.7 miles from Arrochar.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.32 one way or $2.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Sunny near Arrochar.

Stop Ideas Near Kensington

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 Kensington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 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 7.5 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 9.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 7.8 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 Kensington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Arrochar. Straight-line distance: 6.74 mi (10.84 km).

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#1 Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.9445800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arrochar

Arrochar is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5984400, -74.0726400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Arrochar (-74.07264, 40.59844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.32
Round trip
$2.65
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.32 $2.65
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.48 $2.96
Premium $4.86 $1.60 $3.21
Diesel $4.69 $1.55 $3.10

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheepshead Bay and Arrochar. The current time is 22:47:37.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.