How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Greenburgh, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Greenburgh, NY is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The fourth most populous borough of New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Greenburgh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Greenburgh.
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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
4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
2351 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 9 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right
618 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
1512 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
4.9 mi · 7 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A: Ardsley
1513 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Saw Mill River Road
1142 ft · 31 sec · Saw Mill River Road
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Turn left onto Ashford Avenue
530 ft · 19 sec · Ashford Avenue
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Take the ramp left
143 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Saw Mill River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Saw Mill River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Saw Mill River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Greenburgh.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Hutchinson River Parkway
Continue on Hutchinson River Parkway
6.3 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Greenburgh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Greenburgh?
The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
The Bronx is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 19 miles from Greenburgh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.96 one way or $11.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Greenburgh.
Stop Ideas Near The Bronx
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 The Bronx.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Greenburgh. Straight-line distance: 30.98 mi (49.85 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 Greenburgh
Town
| Population | 90,543 |
| Coordinates | 41.0328700, -73.8429100 |
| Altitude | 52 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenburgh (-73.84291, 41.03287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.96 | $11.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $6.68 | $13.35 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $8.72 | $17.44 |
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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