How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Morris Heights, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Morris Heights, NY is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Morris Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Morris Heights.
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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
1.1 km · 1 min · Eastern Parkway
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Turn right onto Dean Street
914 ft · 35 sec · Dean Street
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Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
1808 ft · 46 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
854 ft · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.8 mi · 9 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
2351 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Van Wyck Expressway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Van Wyck Expressway
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Merge slight left onto Whitestone Expressway
2 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway
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Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
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Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway
1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut
1157 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South
1819 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Jerome Avenue
128 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Jerome Avenue South, The Bronx Museum of the Arts
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Jerome Avenue
67 m · 9 sec · Jerome Avenue
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Turn right onto Featherbed Lane
841 ft · 37 sec · Featherbed Lane
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Turn right onto Macombs Road
1345 ft · 50 sec · Macombs Road
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Turn left onto Nelson Avenue
568 ft · 27 sec · Nelson Avenue
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Turn right onto Brandt Place
86 m · 17 sec · Brandt Place
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Turn right onto University Avenue
128 m · 22 sec · University Avenue
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Turn left onto West 176th Step Street
771 ft · 36 sec · West 176th Step Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 176th Step Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Morris Heights.
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.
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Turn left onto Jackie Robinson Parkway
4.82 mi · 00h 09m
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 Morris Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Morris Heights?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 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 13 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 13.1 miles from Morris Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Sunny near Morris Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Richmond Hill
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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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 Morris Heights. Straight-line distance: 17.91 mi (28.83 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 Morris Heights
Morris Heights is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8498200, -73.9198600 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Morris Heights (-73.91986, 40.84982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $4.58 | $9.17 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
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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