How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Forest Hills, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Forest Hills, NY is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.9 miles (16 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Forest Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Forest Hills.
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Start on Avenue Y
1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y
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Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi · 4 min · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn right onto Kings Highway
1886 ft · 42 sec · Kings Highway
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Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi · 6 min · Kings Highway
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Continue on Tapscott Street
1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street
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Continue on Howard Avenue
1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue
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Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
2.8 mi · 6 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Myrtle Avenue, Woodhaven Boulevard
134 m · 27 sec
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Turn right onto Forest Park Drive
581 ft · 14 sec · Forest Park Drive
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Turn slight right onto Union Turnpike
1.1 km · 2 min · Union Turnpike
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Turn left onto 71st Avenue
1082 ft · 46 sec · 71st Avenue
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Turn left onto Olcott Street
671 ft · 27 sec · Olcott Street
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Turn right onto 70th Avenue
1871 ft · 1 min · 70th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 70th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Forest Hills.
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.
Kings Highway
Continue on Kings Highway
3.24 mi · 00h 06m
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.
Sunny leaving Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Forest Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Forest Hills?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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 Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 5.9 miles from Forest Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.9 miles (16 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.82 one way or $3.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Forest Hills.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Forest Hills. Straight-line distance: 9.95 mi (16.02 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 Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7162100, -73.8501400 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Forest Hills (-73.85014, 40.71621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.45 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
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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