Trip from Massena, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY

Drive Time

8h 11m

Distance

374.1 mi

602 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

8h 4m ★

6 AM

8h 12m

8 AM

8h 28m

10 AM

8h 17m

12 PM

8h 16m

3 PM

8h 18m

5 PM

8h 27m

8 PM

8h 7m

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

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Massena, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Mel Audelo

Trip Overview

The drive from Massena, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 374.1 miles and takes about 8h 11m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 87, Adirondack Northway, NJ 17 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 118.6 miles on I 87. At current regular gas prices, budget about $60.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

187.1 miles from Massena, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 16m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 8h 11m drive with frequent turns across 374.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 58 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 87 is the longest continuous segment at about 118.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 209.5 miles in near I 87.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 38 significant decision points across 374.1 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 209.5 miles (I 87): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 328.1 miles (NY 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 329.4 miles (NJ 17): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 38 key points

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

209.5 mi into trip | ~4h 42m in | I 87

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87 toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New Yo...

328.1 mi into trip | ~7h in | NY 17

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17 toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey

329.4 mi into trip | ~7h 2m in | NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17 toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah

359.3 mi into trip | ~7h 40m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

364 mi into trip | ~7h 51m in

Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

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

Use the left lane. Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

Towns Along This Route

Between Massena, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

Albany

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

New York

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Buffalo

209.5 mi in | ~4h 42m | via I 87

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 87	118.6 mi	2h 17m
Adirondack Northway	103.7 mi	2h 1m
NJ 17	22.7 mi	29m
Santa Clara Road	20.9 mi	31m
State Highway 73	18.7 mi	27m
Main Street	10.9 mi	16m
Adirondack Trail	8.9 mi	12m
Hopkinton-Winthrop Road	5.9 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 87 — 118.6 mi, about 2h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Main Street

11 mi · 16 min · Main Street

At end of road, turn right onto NY 11C; NY 420

0.1 mi · 17 sec · State Highway 11C

Turn left onto NY 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · State Highway 420

Continue on CR 49

5.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinton-Winthrop Road

At end of road, turn right onto County Road 49

0.2 mi · 22 sec · County Road 49

At end of road, turn left onto County Road 49

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 49

At end of road, turn left onto NY 11B

2.0 mi · 2 min · NY 11B

Turn right onto NY 458

3.5 mi · 5 min · State Highway 458

Turn slight right onto NY 458

4.0 mi · 6 min · Santa Clara Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 458

17 mi · 25 min · Santa Clara Road

At end of road, turn right onto NY 30

8.9 mi · 12 min · Adirondack Trail

Turn left onto NY 86

3.7 mi · 5 min · Easy Street

Continue on NY 86

1.9 mi · 2 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrietstown Road

Continue on NY 86

3.0 mi · 4 min · State Highway 86

Continue on NY 86

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Broadway Street

Turn left onto NY 86

490 ft · 12 sec · Bloomingdale Avenue

Turn right onto NY 3; NY 86

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Church Street

At end of road, turn left onto NY 86

0.2 mi · 32 sec · River Street

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 86

304 ft · 8 sec · River Street

Turn slight right onto NY 86

1.1 mi · 2 min · Lake Flower Avenue

Continue on NY 86

4.9 mi · 7 min · Saranac-Placid Road

Turn right onto CR 35

3.6 mi · 6 min · Old Military Road

Turn straight onto NY 73

5.3 mi · 7 min · Cascade Road

Continue on NY 73

7.2 mi · 10 min · State Highway 73

Turn straight onto NY 9N; NY 73

1.8 mi · 3 min · State Highway 9N

Continue on NY 73

11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 73

Turn straight onto US 9

2.1 mi · 2 min · US 9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec

Toward I 87 South

Merge onto I 87

104 mi · 2 hr 1 min · Adirondack Northway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

0.3 mi · 31 sec · I 87

Exit 1E-W Toward I 87 South, I 90: Boston, Albany, New York, Buffalo Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 87

0.5 mi · 51 sec · I 87

Exit 1W Toward I 87 South, I 90 West: New York, Buffalo

Keep slight right at fork onto I 87

118 mi · 2 hr 16 min · I 87

Toward I 87 South: New York Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 17

0.9 mi · 59 sec · NY 17

Exit 15 Toward I 287 South, NJ 17 South: New Jersey Use the slight right lane.

Continue on I 287; NJ 17

0.5 mi · 39 sec · I 287; NJ 17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 17

23 mi · 29 min · NJ 17

Exit 66 Toward NJ 17 South: Mahwah Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec

Toward NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street

Toward NY 9A

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min

Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27

Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27

Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto NY 27

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Caton Avenue

Turn right onto NY 27

2.7 mi · 5 min · Coney Island Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Avenue P

0.5 mi · 1 min · Avenue P

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Ocean Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Ocean Avenue

Turn left onto Avenue Y

0.3 mi · 1 min · Avenue Y

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

Avenue Y

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 187.1 miles from Massena, NY, or about 4h 16m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 82 miles or 2h 6m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 187.1 miles or 4h 16m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 187.1 miles or 4h 16m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheepshead Bay, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Massena, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Massena, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Sheepshead Bay, NY

Aim for roughly 187 miles and 4.1 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Massena, NY.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 87 for about 118.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.1 mi from Massena, NY · 4h 16m into the drive

Mid-route town

Overnight candidate

Albany, NY

187 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Albany, NY

Overnight Options

Night 1

Albany, NY

187 mi · about 4.1h in

A practical overnight split lands near Albany, NY after about 187 miles or 4.1 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Rome, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Schenectady, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.1 miles from Massena, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 87 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 187 miles or 4.1 hours on the road.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Sheepshead Bay, NY.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Sheepshead Bay, NY with some flexibility left in the schedule.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

African Burial Ground National Monument

National Monument

The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 361.2

View on nps.gov

Castle Clinton National Monument

National Monument

Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 361.2

View on nps.gov

Federal Hall National Memorial

National Memorial

Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 361.2

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Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 374.1

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Stonewall National Monument

National Monument

Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 361.2

View on nps.gov

Governors Island National Monument

National Monument

From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 361.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$60.90 one way

$121.80 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 131 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$66.00	$132.00
premium	$4.88	$71.92	$143.84
diesel	$5.64	$83.11	$166.22

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $16.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$61

Tolls

$16

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$207–$317

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 130.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	112.2	1	$39.28	$17.96
Efficient EV	93.5	1	$32.73	$14.96
EV Truck/SUV	149.6	1	$52.37	$23.94

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Massena, NY

Morning in Massena on Monday

Local time

7:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Monday

Local time

7:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 9 mph 4% 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

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

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

5 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

8h 11m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Massena, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 374.1 miles and takes about 8h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 87, Adirondack Northway, NJ 17. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 187 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 187.1 miles from Massena, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $60.90 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Massena, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs point toward Albany, New York and Buffalo.

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