Origin
Bay Shore, NY
Afternoon in Bay Shore on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
42.7 mi
69 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bay Shore, NY
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Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Shore Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 26.7 miles on Sunrise Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.03 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 42.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sunrise Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 26.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
34 ft
9 ft
Total Climb
34 ft
Total Descent
38 ft
Highest Point
34 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
26 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 50 / Union Boulevard.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 57 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 13 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 50 / Union Boulevard
Turn left onto CR 50 / Union Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 57 / 3rd Avenue
Turn right onto CR 57 / 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 13 / 5th Avenue
Turn right onto CR 13 / 5th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
30.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
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 Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
28.3 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Highway | 26.7 mi | 35m |
| Belt Parkway | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Rossevelt Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Union Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Sunrise Highway
— 26.7 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bay Shore, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on 1st Avenue
509 ft
·
27 sec
·
1st Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 50
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Union Boulevard
3
Turn right onto CR 57
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
3rd Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Continue on CR 57
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Rossevelt Street
5
Continue on CR 57
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Howells Road
6
Turn right onto CR 13
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
5th Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
Toward NY 27 West
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Sunrise Highway
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Sunrise Highway
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward NY 27 West: New York
10
Merge onto NY 27
27 mi
·
35 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
12
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
17
Turn right onto Avenue Y
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avenue Y
18
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.3 mi from Bay Shore, NY · 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.3 miles from Bay Shore, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sheepshead Bay, NY
The final approach into Sheepshead Bay, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.03 one way
$14.06 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $7.60 | $15.20 |
| premium | $4.92 | $8.28 | $16.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
| Efficient EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.74 | $1.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.98 | $2.73 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
12:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
3 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
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 42.7 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sunrise Highway, Belt Parkway, Shore Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.3 miles from Bay Shore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.03 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 42.7 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 50 / Union Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 57 / 3rd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles (CR 13 / 5th Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bay Shore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 9 ft to 34 ft elevation with about 34 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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