Origin
Bellmore, NY
Morning in Bellmore on Thursday
Local time
11:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bellmore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellmore, NY
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Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bellmore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 26.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Shore Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.8 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bellmore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 26.1 miles and takes about 38m, 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 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Belt Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.8 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
26 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
26 ft
~5.6 mi in
Elevation Range
32 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NY 27 / Sunrise Highway.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 26.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Depart onto NY 27 / Sunrise Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
BP / Belt Parkway
Merge onto BP / Belt Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.7 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
24.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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 Bellmore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
11.7 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 12.8 mi | 19m |
| Sunrise Highway | 11.7 mi | 15m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Avenue Y | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 12.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bellmore, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on NY 27
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunrise Highway
Use the right lane.
2
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
3
Merge onto BP
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Use the slight right lane.
6
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
8
Turn right onto Avenue Y
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avenue Y
9
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.59 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
11:58 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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
38m 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 Bellmore, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 26.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Sunrise Highway, Shore Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.1 miles from Bellmore, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.30 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 26.1 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (NY 27 / Sunrise Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.9 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Bellmore, 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 26 ft elevation with about 41 ft of total climbing.
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