Trip from Arverne, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

25m

Distance

10.8 mi

17 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 23m ★

6 AM

0h 26m

8 AM

0h 30m

10 AM

0h 27m

12 PM

0h 27m

3 PM

0h 27m

5 PM

0h 30m

8 PM

0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Arverne, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 10.8 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Beach Channel Drive, Flatbush Avenue, Belt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.4 miles on Beach Channel Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 10.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Arverne, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 10.8 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Beach Channel Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 4.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

20 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

35 ft

Total Descent

29 ft

Highest Point

20 ft

~8.5 mi in

Elevation Range

25 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Beach Channel Drive.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Beach Channel Drive

Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

6

7.6 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge

5

7.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

8

9.4 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay

4

10.4 mi into trip | ~24m in | Bedford Avenue

Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

Navigation decision point

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Arverne, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Belt Parkway West

7.6 mi in | ~18m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Beach Channel Drive	4.4 mi	11m
Flatbush Avenue	1.7 mi	3m
Belt Parkway	1.5 mi	2m
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge	1.1 mi	2m
Shore Parkway	0.8 mi	1m
Bedford Avenue	0.4 mi	1m
Rockaway Freeway	0.3 mi	<1m
Beach 67th Street	0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Beach Channel Drive — 4.4 mi, about 11m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arverne, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.

1

Start on Beach 67th Street

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Beach 67th Street

2

Turn left onto Beach Channel Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Beach Channel Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

3

Continue on Rockaway Freeway

0.3 mi · 56 sec · Rockaway Freeway

4

Continue on Beach Channel Drive

3.9 mi · 9 min · Beach Channel Drive

5

Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

1.1 mi · 2 min · Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge

6

Continue on Flatbush Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Flatbush Avenue

7

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge Use the straight / right lanes.

8

Merge onto BP

1.5 mi · 2 min · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 9 Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay Use the slight right lane.

10

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shore Parkway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

11

Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

12

Turn right onto Avenue Y

111 ft · 4 sec · Avenue Y

13

Arrive at destination

Avenue Y

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.78 one way

$3.56 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.52	$1.92	$3.84
premium	$4.92	$2.09	$4.19
diesel	$5.61	$2.38	$4.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	3.2	$1.13	$0.52
Efficient EV	2.7	$0.95	$0.43
EV Truck/SUV	4.3	$1.51	$0.69

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Arverne, NY

Late night in Arverne on Friday

Local time

2:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 14 to 23 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Friday

Local time

2:18 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Partly Sunny

SW 9 to 17 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 13 at 12:55AM EDT until April 13 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 12:22AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

1 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Arverne, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 10.8 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Beach Channel Drive, Flatbush Avenue, Belt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 5.4 miles from Arverne, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This is a straightforward 25m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Beach Channel Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Arverne, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 20 ft elevation with about 35 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.

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