How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Kings Bridge, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Kings Bridge, NY is about 23.6 miles (38 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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.
A hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, New York.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Bridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Bridge.
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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
2741 ft · 59 sec · Eastern Parkway
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Turn left onto Rockaway Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
2151 ft · 47 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Continue on Cooper Avenue
1368 ft · 32 sec · Cooper Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 62nd Street
1163 ft · 1 min · 62nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
102 m · 11 sec · Myrtle Avenue
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Turn right onto Fresh Pond Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Fresh Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Flushing Avenue
892 ft · 17 sec · Flushing Avenue
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Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
1777 ft · 42 sec · Grand Avenue
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Turn left onto 69th Street
1 mi · 3 min · 69th Street
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Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
87 m · 10 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
770 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.5 km · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
1.1 mi · 2 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
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Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
1.2 km · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway
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Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
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Take the exit slight left toward I 87 North: Albany
1536 ft · 53 sec
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Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · Major Deegan Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward West 230 Street
938 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto West 230th Street
575 ft · 18 sec · West 230th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
653 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Bridge.
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.
Major Deegan Expressway
Continue on Major Deegan Expressway
5.54 mi · 00h 08m
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 Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Kings Bridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Kings Bridge?
The road trip is about 23.6 miles (38 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Richmond Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 11.8 miles from Kings Bridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers near Kings Bridge.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Richmond Hill.
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Bridge. Straight-line distance: 19.97 mi (32.14 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 Kings Bridge
Kings Bridge is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8787100, -73.9051400 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Bridge (-73.90514, 40.87871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.47 | $8.93 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
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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