Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Astoria, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ocean Avenue, Avenue P, Coney Island Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.95 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
This drive is short enough that no stops are needed.
Midpoint
12 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ocean Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Avenue | — | — |
| Avenue P | — | — |
| Coney Island Avenue | — | — |
| Parkside Avenue | — | — |
| Flatbush Avenue | — | — |
| Washington Avenue | — | — |
| Flushing Avenue | — | — |
| Classon Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ocean Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Astoria, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
4
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
5
Exit the rotary onto Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
6
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
7
Keep slight right to continue on Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Classon Avenue
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
226 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
12
Take the ramp slight left toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
489 ft
·
14 sec
·
McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
15
Keep slight left to continue on McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
272 ft
·
10 sec
·
McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
16
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
17
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
18
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
17 sec
19
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
20
Turn left onto 21st Street
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
21st Street
21
Turn left onto 30th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
30th Avenue
22
Turn sharp right onto 12th Street
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
12th Street
23
Arrive at your destination
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 12 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, or about 24m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astoria, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Have your navigation ready before leaving Sheepshead Bay, NY.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheepshead Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 24 miles and 49m.
At 24 miles this is a quick drive — no planned stops needed.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12 mi from Sheepshead Bay, NY · 24m into the drive
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Astoria, NY
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Astoria, NY if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Astoria, NY
Late night in Astoria on Thursday
Local time
1:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
9 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
49m 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ocean Avenue, Avenue P, Coney Island Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.95 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.
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Astoria, NY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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