How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Kiryas Joel, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Kiryas Joel, NY is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
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 Rockland County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Kiryas Joel.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Kiryas Joel.
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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
1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street
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Turn right onto Vestry Street
933 ft · 47 sec · Vestry Street
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Turn left onto Hudson Street
114 m · 18 sec · Hudson Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Holland Tunnel
1.8 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel
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Continue on 14th Street
2256 ft · 1 min · 14th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on 14th Street Viaduct
1674 ft · 25 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
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Continue on NJ 139 Lower Level
1.2 km · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
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Continue on Pulaski Skyway
124 m · 8 sec · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
128 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Turn straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 17 South, NY 32 North: Woodbury, Harriman
750 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NY 32 North, CR 64: Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Nininger Road
78 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto State Route 32
80 m · 7 sec · State Route 32
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Turn right onto Monroe
141 m · 17 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Nininger Road
6 m · 1 sec · Nininger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road
711 ft · 16 sec · Nininger Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nininger Road
32 m · 2 sec · Nininger Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Nininger Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Nininger Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bakertown Road
989 ft · 21 sec · Bakertown Road
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Continue on Bakertown Road
3110 ft · 1 min · Bakertown Road
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Turn left onto Acres Road
1801 ft · 56 sec · Acres Road
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Turn left onto Satmar Drive
1719 ft · 1 min · Satmar Drive
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Turn left onto Hayes Court
846 ft · 41 sec · Hayes Court
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Turn left
29 m · 7 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Kiryas Joel.
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.
I 87 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 Kiryas Joel.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Kiryas Joel?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.4 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Pearl River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 32.4 miles from Kiryas Joel.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.19 one way or $20.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Kiryas Joel.
Stop Ideas Near Pearl River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Yonkers City Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pearl River.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Kiryas Joel. Straight-line distance: 53.17 mi (85.57 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 Kiryas Joel
Town
| Population | 28,953 |
| Coordinates | 41.3420400, -74.1679200 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kiryas Joel (-74.16792, 41.34204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 104 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $10.19 | $20.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $12.32 | $24.65 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $14.91 | $29.81 |
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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