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

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
24.05 mi
00h 49m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.05 mi
Kilometers
38.7 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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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 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 12:25 AM 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 Astoria
Wed, Apr 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheepshead Bay
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
Brooklyn
NY

A borough of New York City.

From Sheepshead Bay
7.5 mi
00h 24m
To Astoria
16.5 mi
00h 24m

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
64°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue Y

    1453 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ocean Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ocean Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Avenue P

    2463 ft · 1 min · Avenue P

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Coney Island Avenue

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Parkside Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue

    1780 ft · 1 min · Flatbush Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Washington Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

    1638 ft · 38 sec · Flushing Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Classon Avenue

    549 ft · 20 sec · Classon Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Kent Avenue

    69 m · 5 sec · Kent Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East

    638 ft · 15 sec · Williamsburg Street East

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport

    595 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street

    149 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue

    83 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South

    1.1 mi · 4 min · McGuinness Boulevard South

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge

    2838 ft · 2 min · Pulaski Bridge

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    121 m · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Jackson Avenue

    866 ft · 19 sec · Jackson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto 21st Street

    2.1 mi · 5 min · 21st Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto 30th Avenue

    1129 ft · 41 sec · 30th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

    118 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Coney Island Avenue
2.86 mi · 12%
Washington Avenue
2.6 mi · 11%
21st Street
2.07 mi · 9%
Ocean Avenue
1.42 mi · 6%
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.33 mi · 6%
McGuinness Boulevard South
1.12 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Coney Island Avenue

Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue

2.86 mi · 00h 06m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brooklyn
00h 24m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheepshead Bay and Partly Cloudy near Astoria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Brooklyn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 16.5 miles from Astoria.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sheepshead Bay and Partly Cloudy near Astoria.

Stop Ideas Near Brooklyn

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 Brooklyn and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 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 5.2 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 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 Brooklyn.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

32 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Astoria. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.14 km).

Photo coming soon

#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 Astoria

Astoria is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7720500, -73.9301400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)
End: 12th Street (-73.930134, 40.77205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.41
Round trip
$6.82
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.41 $6.82
Mid-grade $4.48 $3.81 $7.62
Premium $4.86 $4.13 $8.26
Diesel $4.69 $3.99 $7.98

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 Astoria. 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.