Origin
Laurelton, NY
Night in Laurelton on Thursday
Local time
11:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurelton, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
14.7 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurelton, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Laurelton, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 14.7 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 Belt Parkway, North Conduit Avenue, Shore Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.8 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.42 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 14.7 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 25m highway drive covering 14.7 miles, with most of the trip on Belt Parkway and North Conduit Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.8 miles on Belt Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 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 11.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and North Conduit Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near 230th Place.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (230th Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
230th Place
Turn right onto 230th Place
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Conduit Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m 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
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m 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
13.3 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
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 Laurelton, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
1.3 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 11.8 mi | 17m |
| North Conduit Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| 230th Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 139th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue Y | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 11.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurelton, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on 139th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
139th Avenue
2
Turn right onto 230th Place
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
230th Place
3
At end of road, turn right onto North Conduit Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Conduit Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West, Verrazano Bridge
5
Merge onto BP
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
10
Turn right onto Avenue Y
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avenue Y
11
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.25 | $6.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.29 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
11:53 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
6 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
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 Laurelton, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 14.7 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, North Conduit Avenue, Shore Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Laurelton, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.42 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 14.7 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.2 miles (230th Place): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (North Conduit Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.5 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Laurelton, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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