How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Fresh Meadows, NY?

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Fresh Meadows, NY is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
15.46 mi
00h 30m
Flight
12.69 mi
20.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.69 mi
Kilometers
20.43 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.46 mi
Kilometers
24.88 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fresh Meadows
Sat, Nov 7, 6:47 PM EST
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Sat, Nov 7, 7:18 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheepshead Bay
2026-11-07T18:17
Arrive Fresh Meadows
Sat, Nov 7, 6:47 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:30 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
7.7 mi
00h 15m
To Fresh Meadows
7.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Saturday
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Fresh Meadows.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue Y

    1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Nostrand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kings Highway

    1886 ft · 42 sec · Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Kings Highway

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Kings Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 23 sec · Tapscott Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Howard Avenue

    1654 ft · 35 sec · Howard Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Eastern Parkway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Dean Street

    914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue

    1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Jamaica Avenue

    854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

    5 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Grand Central Parkway East, Eastern Long Island

    2013 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Central Parkway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Utopia Parkway

    541 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Grand Central Parkway

    142 m · 16 sec · Grand Central Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Utopia Turnpike

    547 ft · 13 sec · Utopia Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Utopia Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Utopia Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 67th Avenue

    26 m · 6 sec · 67th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 67th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.97 mi · 32%
Kings Highway
3.6 mi · 23%
Nostrand Avenue
1.71 mi · 11%
Grand Central Parkway
1.43 mi · 9%
Utopia Parkway
1.14 mi · 7%
Eastern Parkway
0.68 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Jackie Robinson Parkway

Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway

4.97 mi · 00h 09m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East New York
00h 15m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
7:30 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Sunny near Fresh Meadows.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Fresh Meadows?

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 7.7 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 7.8 miles from Fresh Meadows.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 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 7:30 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Sunny near Fresh Meadows.

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 6.9 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 6.1 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 8 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 6.9 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 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 Fresh Meadows. Straight-line distance: 12.69 mi (20.43 km).

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#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 Fresh Meadows

Fresh Meadows is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7348200, -73.7934700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Fresh Meadows (-73.79347, 40.73482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.72
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.29 $2.36 $4.72
Mid-grade $4.86 $2.67 $5.34
Premium $5.25 $2.89 $5.78
Diesel $6.46 $3.55 $7.10

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheepshead Bay and Fresh Meadows. The current time is 18:17:24.

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.