Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Evening in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Seaside, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
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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Seaside, NY
Peter Olexa
Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Seaside, NY covers 8.9 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Beach Channel Drive, Flatbush Avenue, Belt Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.2 miles on Beach Channel Drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Seaside, NY covers 8.9 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Beach Channel Drive is the longest continuous segment at about 3.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Shore Parkway.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.9 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 0.7 miles (Shore Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Knapp Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Shore Parkway
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
Navigation decision point
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Knapp Street
Turn right onto Knapp Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Turn left toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
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 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Rockaway Freeway
Turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
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.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Seaside, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.
Belt Parkway East
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Kennedy Airport
1.2 mi in
|
~3m
Flatbush Avenue South
2.7 mi in
|
~6m
Rockaways
2.7 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Channel Drive | 3.2 mi | 8m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Belt Parkway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge | 1 mi | 1m |
| Nostrand Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Avenue Y | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Rockaway Freeway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Beach Channel Drive
— 3.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Seaside, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Nostrand Avenue
3
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
4
Turn right onto Knapp Street
451 ft
·
22 sec
·
Knapp Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto BP
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 11S
Toward Flatbush Avenue South, Rockaways
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn straight onto Flatbush Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
9
Continue on Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Marine Parkway–Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
10
Turn straight onto Beach Channel Drive
3.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Beach Channel Drive
11
Turn right onto Seaside Avenue
448 ft
·
21 sec
·
Seaside Avenue
12
Turn right onto Rockaway Freeway
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Rockaway Freeway
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Rockaway Freeway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.93 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.72 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Seaside, NY
Evening in Seaside on Thursday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°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
2 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
21m 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 Seaside, NY covers 8.9 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Beach Channel Drive, Flatbush Avenue, Belt Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.5 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 $1.46 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 8.9 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 0.7 miles (Shore Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (Knapp Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Seaside, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport, Flatbush Avenue South and Rockaways.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground National Monument. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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