How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Far Rockaway, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Far Rockaway, NY is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Delaware County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Far Rockaway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Far Rockaway.
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Start on Avenue Y
1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
2309 ft · 60 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Shore Parkway
2198 ft · 1 min · Shore Parkway
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Turn right onto Knapp Street
138 m · 23 sec · Knapp Street
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Turn left onto Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
1556 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue
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Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.6 km · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
3.5 mi · 9 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Keep slight left to continue on Beach Channel Drive
2931 ft · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Rockaway Freeway
1648 ft · 55 sec · Rockaway Freeway
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Continue on Beach Channel Drive
1.3 mi · 4 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive
1.5 km · 3 min · Beach Channel Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beach Channel Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Far Rockaway.
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.
Beach Channel Drive
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
3.52 mi · 00h 09m
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 Far Rockaway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Far Rockaway?
The road trip is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Roxbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 6.4 miles from Far Rockaway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:26 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 Far Rockaway.
Stop Ideas Near Roxbury
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 Roxbury.
Pennsylvania Station
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Far Rockaway. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.07 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 Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6053800, -73.7551300 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Far Rockaway (-73.75513, 40.60538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 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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