How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Kings Park, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Kings Park, NY is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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 11m.
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.
Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York
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 Kings Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Park.
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Start on Avenue Y
1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y
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Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
2309 ft · 60 sec · Nostrand Avenue
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Turn left onto Shore Parkway
2198 ft · 1 min · Shore Parkway
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Turn right onto Knapp Street
138 m · 23 sec · Knapp Street
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Turn left onto Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
2031 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 31 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Southern State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sagtikos State Parkway
5.4 mi · 7 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
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Continue on Sunken Meadow State Parkway
4.7 mi · 5 min · Sunken Meadow State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 11: Pulaski Road East, Kings Park
985 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Pulaski Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Pulaski Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway
24.8 mi · 00h 31m
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 Kings Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Kings Park?
The road trip is about 52.7 miles (84.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
North Merrick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 26.4 miles from Kings Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.27 one way or $16.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Kings Park.
Stop Ideas Near North Merrick
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Queens City Clerk
Queens Borough hall * City Hall Wedding Photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Merrick.
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Kings Park. Straight-line distance: 41.35 mi (66.55 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 Park
Census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York
| Population | 17,282 |
| Coordinates | 40.8862100, -73.2573400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kings Park (-73.25734, 40.88621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $9.27 | $18.53 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $10.01 | $20.02 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $12.11 | $24.21 |
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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