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

The driving distance from Unionport, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
25.12 mi
00h 52m
Flight
17.04 mi
27.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.04 mi
Kilometers
27.43 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.12 mi
Kilometers
40.43 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 AM EST
Return by in Unionport
Fri, Nov 6, 12:12 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Unionport
2026-11-06T10:27
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Nov 6, 11:19 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Unionport
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
Jamaica
NY

A neighborhood in Queens, New York City.

From Unionport
12.6 mi
00h 26m
To Sheepshead Bay
12.6 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bruckner Expressway

    1074 ft · 18 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right toward White Plains Road

    1003 ft · 28 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Bruckner Boulevard

    604 ft · 29 sec · Bruckner Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto White Plains Road

    75 m · 12 sec · White Plains Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bruckner Boulevard

    686 ft · 23 sec · Bruckner Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Bruckner Expressway, New Haven Connecticut

    920 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Bruckner Expressway

    74 m · 4 sec · Bruckner Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 678 South, I 295 South: Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, Hutchinson Parkway, Zerega Avenue

    950 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 South, I 678 South: Throgs Neck Bridge, Whitestone Bridge

    2617 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge

    2416 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  12. 12

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

    2610 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Belt Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belt Parkway
9.51 mi · 38%
Van Wyck Expressway
7.09 mi · 28%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 9%
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
1.31 mi · 5%
Shore Parkway
0.83 mi · 3%
Hutchinson River Expressway
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Belt Parkway

Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

9.51 mi · 00h 14m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
17 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamaica
00h 26m from Unionport
Leave By
4:44 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Unionport and Rain near Sheepshead Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Jamaica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from Unionport and 12.6 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamaica

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 Jamaica and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 10.5 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.6 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 Jamaica.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Unionport and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 17.04 mi (27.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Unionport

Situated in the southeastern section of Bronx County, New York, this residential neighborhood sits at a low elevation of approximately 36 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.8273200, -73.8501300
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Sheepshead Bay

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

Population0
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.9445800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: I 278 West (-73.850123, 40.827292)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.89 gal
3.36 L · about $3.85
Round trip
$7.70
1.78 gal · 6.72 L
Estimated CO2
7.9 kg one way
Round trip: 15.8 kg / 35 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.32 $3.85 $7.70
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.34 $8.69
Premium $5.28 $4.70 $9.40
Diesel $6.48 $5.77 $11.53

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Unionport and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 10:27:12.

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.