Trip from Mount Sinai, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

63.9 mi

103 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 38m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 28m

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

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hamlet located within the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Mount Sinai, NY

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Sheepshead Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mount Sinai, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Nesconset Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.40 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

32 miles from Mount Sinai, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 31m highway drive covering 63.9 miles, with most of the trip on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Southern State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 63.9 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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13 miles (NY 111 / Wheeler Road): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 22.6 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

12.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

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

Use the right lane. Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown

13 mi into trip | ~21m in | NY 111 / Wheeler Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111 / Wheeler Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

22.6 mi into trip | ~34m in | SO / Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO / Southern State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

49 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

62.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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 Along This Route

Between Mount Sinai, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.

Islip

12.4 mi in | ~20m

Smithtown

12.4 mi in | ~20m

So: New York

18.3 mi in | ~29m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Southern State Parkway	25.4 mi	32m
Belt Parkway	14.7 mi	21m
Nesconset Highway	6.7 mi	10m
Smithtown Bypass	4.5 mi	7m
Heckscher State Parkway	3.9 mi	4m
Islip Avenue	2.2 mi	3m
Wheeler Road	1.6 mi	2m
Joshuas Path	1.5 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Shore Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Shore Road

Turn right onto North Country Road

0.2 mi · 23 sec · North Country Road

Turn left onto Crystal Brook Hollow Road

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Crystal Brook Hollow Road

Turn right onto NY 347

6.7 mi · 10 min · Nesconset Highway

Use the right lane.

Continue on NY 347

4.5 mi · 7 min · Smithtown Bypass

Take the exit

380 ft · 16 sec

Toward Route 111, Islip, Smithtown Use the right lane.

Turn left onto NY 111

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Hauppauge Boulevard

At end of road, turn right onto NY 111; CR 76

421 ft · 8 sec · Townline Road

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 111

1.6 mi · 2 min · Wheeler Road

Use the straight lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto NY 111

1.5 mi · 2 min · Joshuas Path

Continue on NY 111

2.2 mi · 3 min · Islip Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward SO: New York

Merge onto H

3.9 mi · 4 min · Heckscher State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on SO

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

11 mi · 16 min · Belt Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

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

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shore Parkway

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bedford Avenue

Turn right onto Avenue Y

111 ft · 4 sec · Avenue Y

Arrive at destination

Avenue Y

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 32 miles from Mount Sinai, NY, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

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

First stop

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 32 miles or 46m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 16m

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 Mount Sinai, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Mount Sinai, NY

This is one driving day of about 63.9 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mount Sinai, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Southern State Parkway for about 25.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32 mi from Mount Sinai, NY · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hempstead, NY

32 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

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 63.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32 miles from Mount Sinai, 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.

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

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.

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...

1 mi from route ~4 min detour Free near mile 61.7

Park Closure: Dead Horse Bay (Brooklyn) Remains Closed to the Public

Park Closure: Jacob Riis Park Access Restrictions

View on nps.gov

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 57.3

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 57.3

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...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free near mile 57.3

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...

8 mi from route ~20 min detour Free near mile 63.9

View on nps.gov

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

National Monument

A gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States "The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated by Pre...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour Free near mile 63.9

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.40 one way

$20.81 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$11.27	$22.55
premium	$4.88	$12.28	$24.57
diesel	$5.64	$14.20	$28.39

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	19.2	$6.71	$3.07
Efficient EV	16	$5.59	$2.56
EV Truck/SUV	25.6	$8.95	$4.09

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mount Sinai, NY

Afternoon in Mount Sinai on Monday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Monday

Local time

3:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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.

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

19 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

1h 31m 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 Mount Sinai, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 63.9 miles and takes about 1h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Southern State Parkway, Belt Parkway, Nesconset Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 32 miles from Mount Sinai, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.40 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.

Between Mount Sinai, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs point toward Islip, Smithtown and So: New York.

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