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

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Arverne, NY is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.39 mi
00h 24m
Flight
7.8 mi
12.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.8 mi
Kilometers
12.55 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.39 mi
Kilometers
16.72 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arverne
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Wed, Apr 15, 11:37 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 Arverne
Wed, Apr 15, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 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
Roxbury
NY

Town in Delaware County, New York

From Sheepshead Bay
5.2 mi
00h 12m
To Arverne
5.2 mi
00h 12m

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
73°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue Y

    1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    2309 ft · 60 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    2198 ft · 1 min · Shore Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Knapp Street

    138 m · 23 sec · Knapp Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways

    1556 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

    1.6 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive

    3.5 mi · 9 min · Beach Channel Drive

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Beach Channel Drive

    2931 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockaway Freeway

    1648 ft · 55 sec · Rockaway Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Beach Channel Drive

    2617 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Beach 67th Street

    597 ft · 26 sec · Beach 67th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beach 67th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Beach Channel Drive
4.57 mi · 44%
Flatbush Avenue
1.38 mi · 13%
Belt Parkway
1.19 mi · 11%
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
0.97 mi · 9%
Nostrand Avenue
0.44 mi · 4%
Shore Parkway
0.42 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Beach Channel Drive

Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive

3.52 mi · 00h 09m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roxbury
00h 12m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 5.2 miles from Arverne.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.48 one way or $2.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 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 Arverne.

Stop Ideas Near Roxbury

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 Roxbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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 11.8 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 14.1 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 14.1 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 Roxbury.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

30 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Arverne. Straight-line distance: 7.8 mi (12.55 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
Arverne

#2 Arverne

Neighborhood in Queens, New York City

Population14,120
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.7959700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Arverne (-73.79597, 40.59122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.39 L · about $1.48
Round trip
$2.97
0.74 gal · 2.78 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $1.48 $2.97
Mid-grade $4.48 $1.66 $3.32
Premium $4.86 $1.80 $3.60
Diesel $4.69 $1.74 $3.47

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 Arverne. The current time is 22:47:36.

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.