How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Cambria Heights, NY?

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Cambria Heights, NY is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.28 mi
00h 28m
Flight
12.95 mi
20.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.95 mi
Kilometers
20.84 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.28 mi
Kilometers
26.2 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cambria Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 4:47 PM EST
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 5:15 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheepshead Bay
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Cambria Heights
Fri, Nov 6, 4:47 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheepshead Bay
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East New York
NY

Residential neighborhood in the eastern section of the borough of Brooklyn in New York City, United States

From Sheepshead Bay
8.1 mi
00h 14m
To Cambria Heights
8.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
Cambria Heights Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Cambria Heights.

  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

    11.7 mi · 18 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Springfield Boulevard

    705 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto South Conduit Avenue

    1488 ft · 44 sec · South Conduit Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Springfield Boulevard

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Springfield Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    1541 ft · 59 sec · Linden Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto 222nd Street

    8 m · 1 sec · 222nd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 222nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
11.7 mi · 72%
Springfield Boulevard
2.42 mi · 15%
Nostrand Avenue
0.44 mi · 3%
Shore Parkway
0.42 mi · 3%
Belt Parkway East
0.38 mi · 2%
Linden Boulevard
0.29 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

11.7 mi · 00h 18m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 14m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Sheepshead Bay and Rain near Cambria Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Cambria Heights?

The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

East New York is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 8.1 miles from Cambria Heights.

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

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Sheepshead Bay and Rain near Cambria Heights.

Stop Ideas Near East New York

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 East New York and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 9.6 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 8.7 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 10.6 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 9.6 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 East New York.

Transit stop coverage is not ready for this midpoint yet.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Cambria Heights. Straight-line distance: 12.95 mi (20.84 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 Cambria Heights

Cambria Heights is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6945500, -73.7384700
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Cambria Heights (-73.73847, 40.69455)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.17 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.91
1.14 gal · 4.34 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.46 $4.91
Mid-grade $4.87 $2.78 $5.55
Premium $5.27 $3.00 $6.01
Diesel $6.47 $3.69 $7.38

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheepshead Bay and Cambria Heights. The current time is 16:19:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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