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

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bellmore, NY is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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
26.46 mi
00h 40m
Flight
22.54 mi
36.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.54 mi
Kilometers
36.27 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.46 mi
Kilometers
42.59 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellmore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Thu, Apr 16, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheepshead Bay
2026-04-15T22:48
Arrive Bellmore
Wed, Apr 15, 11:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Sheepshead Bay
13.2 mi
00h 20m
To Bellmore
13.2 mi
00h 20m

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
56°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11 mi · 15 min · Sunrise Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunrise Highway

    900 ft · 17 sec · Sunrise Highway

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunrise Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
12.6 mi · 47%
Sunrise Highway
11.2 mi · 42%
South Conduit Avenue
1.03 mi · 4%
Nostrand Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Shore Parkway
0.42 mi · 2%
Belt Parkway East
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

12.6 mi · 00h 19m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 20m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 13.2 miles from Bellmore.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.73 one way or $7.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 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 Bellmore.

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.9 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 12.9 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 14.7 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 12.9 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Bellmore. Straight-line distance: 22.54 mi (36.27 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 Bellmore

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population16,218
Coordinates40.6687100, -73.5270700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Bellmore (-73.52707, 40.66871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.53 L · about $3.73
Round trip
$7.46
1.86 gal · 7.06 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $3.73 $7.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $4.17 $8.33
Premium $4.86 $4.52 $9.04
Diesel $4.69 $4.37 $8.73

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 Bellmore. The current time is 22:48:29.

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.