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

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bay Shore, NY is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
42.71 mi
01h 03m
Flight
37.8 mi
60.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.8 mi
Kilometers
60.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.71 mi
Kilometers
68.74 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bay Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheepshead Bay
2026-04-15T22:49
Arrive Bay Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 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
Baldwin
NY

Census designated place in New York, United States

From Sheepshead Bay
21.3 mi
00h 31m
To Bay Shore
21.4 mi
00h 31m

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
54°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.6 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard

    781 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on South Conduit Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    25.7 mi · 34 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 13: Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, Brentwood

    738 ft · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway

    2138 ft · 42 sec · Sunrise Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    1398 ft · 38 sec · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn straight onto Roosevelt Street

    58 m · 6 sec · Roosevelt Street

  14. 14

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    917 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 1st Avenue

    159 m · 23 sec · 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 1st Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunrise Highway
26.1 mi · 61%
Belt Parkway
12.6 mi · 29%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 2%
3rd Avenue
0.92 mi · 2%
Nostrand Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Shore Parkway
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Sunrise Highway

Continue on Sunrise Highway

25.7 mi · 00h 34m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
37.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baldwin
00h 31m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Baldwin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 21.4 miles from Bay Shore.

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

The direct path is about 37.8 miles (60.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.05 one way or $12.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 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 Bay Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Baldwin

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 Baldwin and the surrounding midpoint area.
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center
Wedding Photographer City Hall New York
Practical stop 11.9 mi away

Wedding Photographer City Hall New York

Baldwin
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Wedding photographer,Service establishment
Queens City Clerk
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Queens City Clerk

Jamaica , NY
12055 Queens Blvd # 7, Jamaica, NY 11424
Rating 2.8/5 74 reviews City clerk's office,City government office
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Nearby stop 11.8 mi away

Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer

Kew Gardens , NY
120-55 Queens Blvd, Kew Gardens, NY 11424
Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Rochelle station

32 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

44 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Bay Shore. Straight-line distance: 37.8 mi (60.83 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
Bay Shore

#2 Bay Shore

Hamlet within town of Islip, Suffolk County, New York, United States

Population26,337
Coordinates40.7251000, -73.2453900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Bay Shore (-73.24539, 40.7251)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.71 L · about $6.05
Round trip
$12.11
3.02 gal · 11.42 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $6.05 $12.11
Mid-grade $4.48 $6.77 $13.53
Premium $4.86 $7.34 $14.68
Diesel $4.69 $7.09 $14.18

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 Bay Shore. The current time is 22:49:07.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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