Dix Hills, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 43.1 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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 relatively short drive that's mostly on parkways, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll find it's a straightforward route with minimal complexity for anyone familiar with the area's parkway system.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Southern State Parkway
19.9 mi
25m
Belt Parkway
14.7 mi
21m
Straight Path
3.5 mi
6m
Deer Park Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
North Service Road
0.8 mi
1m
Seamans Neck Road
0.8 mi
1m
Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 19.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dix Hills, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on Grey Birch Court
432 ft·21 sec·Grey Birch Court
2
Turn right onto Green Briar Lane
0.2 mi·53 sec·Green Briar Lane
3
At end of road, turn right onto Candlewood Path
0.3 mi·1 min·Candlewood Path
4
At end of road, turn right onto North Service Road
0.8 mi·1 min·North Service Road
5
Turn left onto NY 231
1.1 mi·1 min·Deer Park Avenue
6
Turn right onto CR 2
0.8 mi·1 min·Seamans Neck Road
7
Continue on CR 2
3.5 mi·6 min·Straight Path
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward SO WestUse the right lane.
9
Merge onto SO
20 mi·25 min·Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on BP
1.3 mi·1 min·Belt Parkway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi·3 min·Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
11 mi·16 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 9Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead BayUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.8 mi·1 min·Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Bedford Avenue
16
Turn right onto Avenue Y
111 ft·4 sec·Avenue Y
17
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from Dix Hills, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 41.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Green Briar Lane
Turn right onto Green Briar Lane
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|Candlewood Path
At end of road, turn right onto Candlewood Path
Navigation decision point
6
28.2 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
30.6 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
41.6 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
$7.00 one way
$14.01 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg15 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$7.58
$15.16
premium
$4.87
$8.26
$16.51
diesel
$5.40
$9.17
$18.34
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
12.9
0
$4.53
$2.07
Efficient EV
10.8
0
$3.77
$1.72
EV Truck/SUV
17.2
0
$6.03
$2.76
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Dix Hills, NY
Late night
in Dix Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Rain Showers
E 10 mph98% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Late night
in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
4:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain Showers
E 14 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 8:05PM EDT until April 26 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton 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
3 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily on highways, with 82% of the route utilizing them. You'll experience a longest stretch of 19.9 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to other main roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic typical of major parkways, with frequent exit and entrance ramps as you approach your destination in Sheepshead Bay.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.9 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 0.1 miles in near Green Briar Lane.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 43.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Green Briar Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Candlewood Path): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Dix Hills, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 43.1 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.9 miles on Southern State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 0.1 miles (Green Briar Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Candlewood Path): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 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.
