How far is Sheepshead Bay, NY from South Ozone Park, NY?
The driving distance from Sheepshead Bay, NY to South Ozone Park, NY is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sheepshead Bay and South Ozone Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay and South Ozone 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
8.2 mi · 12 min · Belt Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
1688 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Lefferts Boulevard, Long Term Parking, JFK Kiss & Fly
981 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lefferts Boulevard
2616 ft · 2 min · Lefferts Boulevard
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Turn right onto 135th Avenue
530 ft · 25 sec · 135th Avenue
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Turn right onto 121st Street
12 m · 1 sec · 121st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 121st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheepshead Bay and South Ozone Park.
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.
Belt Parkway
Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway
8.22 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Sunny near South Ozone Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sheepshead Bay to South Ozone Park?
The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.5 km) and usually takes 00h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Sheepshead Bay and 5.5 miles from South Ozone Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sheepshead Bay and Mostly Sunny near South Ozone Park.
Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sheepshead Bay and South Ozone Park. Straight-line distance: 8.55 mi (13.76 km).
#1 Sheepshead Bay
Positioned in southern Kings County within New York City, this waterfront neighborhood lies at an elevation of approximately 10 feet along an inlet separating mainland Brooklyn from eastern Coney Island.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5912200, -73.9445800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Ozone Park
Located in southwestern Queens County, New York, this neighborhood sits on the flat terrain of western Long Island at an average elevation of 26 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6701000, -73.8190200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Ozone Park (-73.81902, 40.6701)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.26 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $1.83 | $3.66 |
| Premium | $5.22 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Diesel | $6.44 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
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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