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Trip from Brentwood, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

45.5 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
0h 59m ★
6 AM
1h 4m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 8m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m

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

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census-designated place in Suffolk County, New York, United States

Brentwood, NY

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

Sheepshead Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Brentwood, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 45.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on well-maintained parkways, making it a practical choice for a quick trip between Long Island and Brooklyn. You'll find it's a convenient way to cover this distance without venturing onto more complex road systems.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Southern State Parkway 25.4 mi 32m
Belt Parkway 14.7 mi 21m
Sagtikos State Parkway 1.8 mi 2m
Pine Aire Drive 1.1 mi 2m
Shore Parkway 0.8 mi 1m
Suffolk Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Bedford Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Wicks Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Southern State Parkway — 25.4 mi, about 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on CR 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Suffolk Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 13

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Wicks Road
Use the left lane.
3

Turn right onto Pine Aire Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · Pine Aire Drive
Use the right lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward SA South: Bay Shore Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Merge onto SA

1.8 mi · 2 min · Sagtikos State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6

Continue on SO

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Southern State Parkway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto SO

25 mi · 32 min · Southern State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
8

Continue on BP

1.3 mi · 1 min · Belt Parkway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto BP

2.4 mi · 3 min · Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto BP

11 mi · 16 min · Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Exit 9 Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay Use the slight right lane.
12

Continue on Shore Parkway

0.8 mi · 1 min · Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13

Turn right onto Bedford Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Bedford Avenue
14

Turn right onto Avenue Y

111 ft · 4 sec · Avenue Y
15

Arrive at destination

Avenue Y

Where to Stop

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

census-designated place in Nassau County, New York, United States, suburb of NYC

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Hempstead, NY

23 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

North Babylon, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Brentwood, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 2 and 44.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
2 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the ramp toward SA South: Bay Shore

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes. Toward SA South: Bay Shore
6
4.2 mi into trip | ~7m 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.
6
30.7 mi into trip | ~40m 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.
6
33.1 mi into trip | ~44m in | BP / Belt Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto BP / Belt Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.1 mi into trip | ~1h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.39 one way

$14.79 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $8.00 $16.01
premium $4.87 $8.72 $17.43
diesel $5.40 $9.68 $19.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.7 0 $4.78 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 as of Apr 26, 2026

Origin

Brentwood, NY

Afternoon in Brentwood on Sunday

Local time

12:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

NE 8 to 12 mph 26% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:27 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Partly Sunny

NE 12 mph 16% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 12:24AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

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

1 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 4m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This route is almost entirely highway, with 94% of it on parkways. You'll experience a consistent driving environment for most of the 45.5 miles. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 25.4 miles on the Southern State Parkway. Expect the transition to surface streets to occur in the final few miles as you approach Sheepshead Bay.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.4 mi on Southern State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Brentwood, NY

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City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 45.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25.4 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Sheepshead Bay, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.7 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheepshead Bay, NY before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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