How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Medford, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Medford, NY is about 57.8 miles (93 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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 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 Medford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Medford.
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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
12.6 mi · 19 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 27: Sunrise Highway, Brookville Boulevard
781 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on South Conduit Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · South Conduit Avenue
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Continue on Sunrise Highway
39.5 mi · 53 min · Sunrise Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 112: Port Jefferson, Patchogue
844 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Sunrise Service Road South
749 ft · 26 sec · Sunrise Service Road South
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Turn left onto Medford Avenue
911 ft · 23 sec · Medford Avenue
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Continue on Route 112
2.6 mi · 5 min · Route 112
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Turn left onto Long Island Avenue
26 m · 2 sec · Long Island Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Long Island Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Medford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Sunrise Highway
Continue on Sunrise Highway
39.5 mi · 00h 53m
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 Medford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Medford?
The road trip is about 57.8 miles (93 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Massapequa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 29 miles from Medford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.76 one way or $17.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Medford.
Stop Ideas Near Massapequa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Town of Babylon History Museum at Old Town Hall
Babylon Town Hall Annex
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Massapequa.
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Medford. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 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 Medford
Medford is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8176000, -73.0001100 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Medford (-73.00011, 40.8176)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $4.29 | $8.76 | $17.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $9.90 | $19.81 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $10.72 | $21.43 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $13.17 | $26.35 |
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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