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

The driving distance from Yorktown, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
60.58 mi
01h 26m
Flight
49.19 mi
79.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.19 mi
Kilometers
79.16 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.58 mi
Kilometers
97.5 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Yorktown
Fri, Oct 16, 1:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Yorktown
2026-10-15T22:34
Arrive Sheepshead Bay
Fri, Oct 16, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Yorktown
9:30 PM EDT
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
Pelham
NY

Town in Westchester County, New York and Bronx County, New York, United States

From Yorktown
30.3 mi
00h 43m
To Sheepshead Bay
30.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph N
Destination
Sheepshead Bay Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Locksley Road

    19 m · 5 sec · Locksley Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Yorktown Road

    145 m · 13 sec · Old Yorktown Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Crompond Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Crompond Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1844 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

    13.7 mi · 19 min · Taconic State Parkway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on Sprain Brook Parkway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · Sprain Brook Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Bronx River Parkway

    2330 ft · 44 sec · Bronx River Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway East, Mount Vernon

    2217 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway South, Whitestone Bridge

    3095 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway

    6.6 mi · 10 min · Hutchinson River Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on Hutchinson River Expressway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge

  14. 14

    Continue on Whitestone Expressway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Whitestone Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Van Wyck Expressway

    7.1 mi · 10 min · Van Wyck Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Belt Parkway West

    859 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

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

    2610 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Belt Parkway

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Belt Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

    1053 ft · 26 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Shore Parkway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Shore Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

    2159 ft · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Avenue Y

    34 m · 5 sec · Avenue Y

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avenue Y

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Taconic State Parkway
13.7 mi · 23%
Sprain Brook Parkway
12.8 mi · 21%
Belt Parkway
9.51 mi · 16%
Van Wyck Expressway
7.09 mi · 12%
Hutchinson River Parkway
6.62 mi · 11%
Whitestone Expressway
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Taconic State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Taconic State Parkway

13.7 mi · 00h 19m

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
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
49.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pelham
00h 43m from Yorktown
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Yorktown and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Pelham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Yorktown and 30.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay.

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

The direct path is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Yorktown and Sunny near Sheepshead Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Pelham

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 Pelham and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.2 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
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Pelham
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 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
Flushing Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

Flushing Town Hall

Queens , NY
137-35 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
Rating 4.4/5 358 reviews Tourist attraction,Art center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pelham.

RAIL

New Rochelle station

2 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Yorktown and Sheepshead Bay. Straight-line distance: 49.19 mi (79.16 km).

Yorktown

#1 Yorktown

Town in New York

Population35,988
Coordinates41.2956500, -73.8081900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sheepshead Bay

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

Population0
Coordinates40.5912200, -73.9445800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Locksley Road (-73.808134, 41.295556)
End: Avenue Y (-73.944577, 40.591203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.14 gal
8.09 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
4.28 gal · 16.18 L
Estimated CO2
19 kg one way
Round trip: 38 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.98 $10.66 $21.32
Premium $5.38 $11.52 $23.03
Diesel $6.51 $13.93 $27.86

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Yorktown and Sheepshead Bay. The current time is 22:34:15.

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.