How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from Salisbury, NY?

The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Salisbury, NY is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.8 miles (36.7 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 EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.06 mi
00h 47m
Flight
22.8 mi
36.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.8 mi
Kilometers
36.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.06 mi
Kilometers
46.76 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Salisbury
Fri, Nov 6, 5:02 PM EST
Return by in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 5:49 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheepshead Bay
2026-11-06T16:14
Arrive Salisbury
Fri, Nov 6, 5:02 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheepshead Bay
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
South Valley Stream
NY

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

From Sheepshead Bay
14.5 mi
00h 23m
To Salisbury
14.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
Overnight
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
62°F
Overnight

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and Salisbury.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and Salisbury.

  1. 1

    Start on Avenue Y

    1203 ft · 1 min · Avenue Y

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

    2309 ft · 60 sec · Nostrand Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Shore Parkway

    2198 ft · 1 min · Shore Parkway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Knapp Street

    138 m · 23 sec · Knapp Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport

    2031 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    14.5 mi · 21 min · Belt Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southern State Parkway

    5.4 mi · 7 min · Southern State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Peninsula Boulevard South, Rockville Centre

    1044 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    7 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Peninsula Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Front Street

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Front Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Hempstead Turnpike

    567 ft · 17 sec · Hempstead Turnpike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Carman Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Carman Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Stewart Avenue

    1965 ft · 55 sec · Stewart Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    97 m · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Adolfo Place

    90 m · 13 sec · Adolfo Place

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Adolfo Place

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and Salisbury.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
17 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
14.5 mi · 50%
Southern State Parkway
5.43 mi · 19%
Front Street
3.47 mi · 12%
Peninsula Boulevard
1.68 mi · 6%
Carman Avenue
1.65 mi · 6%
Nostrand Avenue
0.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

14.5 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
22.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Valley Stream
00h 23m from Sheepshead Bay
Leave By
4:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Sheepshead Bay and Rain near Salisbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to Salisbury?

The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 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?

South Valley Stream is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 14.5 miles from Salisbury.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.40 one way or $8.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Sheepshead Bay and Rain near Salisbury.

Stop Ideas Near South Valley Stream

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Valley Stream and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
City Hall Barber Shop
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Barber Shop

New York , NY
111 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 4.4/5 101 reviews Barber shop,Watch repair service
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Alicka Ampry- Samuel New York City Council Member

Brooklyn , NY
398 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Government office
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Valley Stream.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

29 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and Salisbury. Straight-line distance: 22.8 mi (36.69 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.9445800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Salisbury

Salisbury is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7456600, -73.5601300
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Sheepshead Bay (-73.94458, 40.59122)
End: Salisbury (-73.56013, 40.74566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 47 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.88 L · about $4.40
Round trip
$8.79
2.04 gal · 7.76 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.40 $8.79
Mid-grade $4.87 $4.97 $9.94
Premium $5.27 $5.37 $10.75
Diesel $6.47 $6.60 $13.20

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheepshead Bay and Salisbury. The current time is 16:14:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.