How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Hell's Kitchen, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Hell's Kitchen, NY is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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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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 Hell's Kitchen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Hell's Kitchen.
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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 left to continue on Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
70 m · 11 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Street
2.4 mi · 7 min · West Street
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Continue on 11th Avenue
2072 ft · 1 min · 11th Avenue
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Continue on 12th Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · 12th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 50th Street
1550 ft · 50 sec · West 50th Street
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Turn left onto 10th Avenue
526 ft · 24 sec · 10th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 52nd Street
897 ft · 35 sec · West 52nd Street
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Turn right onto 9th Avenue
81 m · 9 sec · 9th Avenue
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Turn right onto West 51st Street
734 ft · 32 sec · West 51st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 51st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Hell's Kitchen.
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.
Sunny leaving Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Hell's Kitchen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Hell's Kitchen?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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 7.5 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 7.5 miles from Hell's Kitchen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Hell's Kitchen.
Stop Ideas Near Kensington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kensington.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Hell's Kitchen. Straight-line distance: 12.25 mi (19.71 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 Hell's Kitchen
Hell's Kitchen is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7649600, -73.9909000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hell's Kitchen (-73.9909, 40.76496)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.36 | $4.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
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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