Origin
East Meadow, NY
Morning in East Meadow on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Meadow, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
41m
Distance
26.6 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 38m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 44m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Meadow, NY
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Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
East Meadow, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 26.6 miles and takes about 41m via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's primarily a highway drive, making it a straightforward option for getting from one location to another. Given the short distance and duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| Southern State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Front Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| Peninsula Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Meadow Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Avenue Y | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 14.7 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Meadow, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on this road
75 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto East Meadow Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Meadow Avenue
3
Turn left onto NY 102
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Front Street
Use the left lane.
4
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Peninsula Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SO West: New York
6
Merge onto SO
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on BP
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Belt Parkway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto BP
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto BP
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 9
Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead Bay
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn right onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
13
Turn right onto Avenue Y
111 ft
·
4 sec
·
Avenue Y
14
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NY 102 / Front Street
Turn left onto NY 102 / Front Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
5.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
14.2 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
25.2 mi into trip
|
~38m 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
$4.32 one way
$8.65 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
| premium | $4.87 | $5.10 | $10.19 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $5.66 | $11.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8 | 0 | $2.79 | $1.28 |
| Efficient EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.72 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
E 10 to 14 mph
89% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 12:05AM 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
4 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
41m 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?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 78% of the 26.6 miles being on high-speed roads like the Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 14.7 miles on the Belt Parkway. After this, you'll transition to surface streets like Front Street for the remainder of your trip.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.7 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Southern State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near NY 102 / Front Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 41m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (NY 102 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 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.
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 East Meadow, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
4.9 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in East Meadow, NY
Full guide →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 41m. Total distance: 26.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.7 miles on Belt 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 0.5 miles (NY 102 / Front Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Castle Clinton National Monument (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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