Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bensonhurst, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
8m
Distance
4.3 mi
7 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 7m
★
6 AM
0h 8m
8 AM
0h 10m
10 AM
0h 9m
12 PM
0h 9m
3 PM
0h 9m
5 PM
0h 10m
8 PM
0h 8m
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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Bensonhurst, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bensonhurst, NY covers 4.3 miles and takes about 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Belt Parkway, Shore Parkway, Bay Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.5 miles on Belt Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $0.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 8m. Total distance: 4.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 8m highway drive covering 4.3 miles, with most of the trip on Belt Parkway and Shore Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 2.5 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 2.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Shore Parkway. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near Voorhies Avenue.
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 4.3 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 0.9 miles (Voorhies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 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.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Voorhies Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Voorhies Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West
5
1.2 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.
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Bay Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Bay Parkway
7
3.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bensonhurst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Belt Parkway West
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bay Parkway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Voorhies Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Avenue Y | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 2.5 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Bensonhurst, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
111 ft
·
12 sec
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn left onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
4
At end of road, turn left onto Voorhies Avenue
277 ft
·
11 sec
·
Voorhies Avenue
5
Continue on Shore Parkway
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
Shore Parkway
6
Take the ramp
458 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto BP
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 5
Toward Bay Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
152 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto Bay Parkway
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Bay Parkway
Use the right lane.
11
Arrive at destination
Bay Parkway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.71 one way
$1.42 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $0.83 | $1.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 1.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $0 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.3 | 0 | $0.45 | $0.21 |
| Efficient EV | 1.1 | 0 | $0.38 | $0.17 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Bensonhurst, NY
Afternoon in Bensonhurst on Thursday
Local time
4:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
30 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
8m 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 Bensonhurst, NY covers 4.3 miles and takes about 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Belt Parkway, Shore Parkway, Bay 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 2.2 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 $0.71 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 4.3 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 0.9 miles (Voorhies Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Bensonhurst, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Belt Parkway West along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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