How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from East Village, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to East Village, NY is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and East Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and East Village.
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Start on Avenue Y
1453 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Ocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Avenue P
2463 ft · 1 min · Avenue P
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Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · Coney Island Avenue
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Turn left onto Church Avenue
1102 ft · 25 sec · Church Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Prospect Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
1896 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gowanus Expressway
2317 ft · 40 sec · Gowanus Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.4 mi · 4 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan Bridge
1198 ft · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Manhattan Bridge
1.1 mi · 2 min · Manhattan Bridge
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Continue on Chrystie Street
1 km · 2 min · Chrystie Street
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Turn right onto East Houston Street
686 ft · 28 sec · East Houston Street
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Turn sharp left onto 1st Avenue
2276 ft · 2 min · 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto East 9th Street
792 ft · 29 sec · East 9th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and East Village.
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.
Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.55 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Sheepshead Bay and Rain near East Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to East Village?
The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Kensington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 6.3 miles from East Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.94 one way or $3.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Sheepshead Bay and Rain near East Village.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and East Village. Straight-line distance: 9.8 mi (15.77 km).
#1 Sheepshead Bay
Sheepshead Bay is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.9445800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Village
East Village is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7292700, -73.9873600 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Village (-73.98736, 40.72927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.31 | $1.94 | $3.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.87 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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