Origin
Forest Hills, NY
Afternoon in Forest Hills on Sunday
Local time
1:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Forest Hills, 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
25m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Forest Hills, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Forest Hills, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 11.8 miles and takes about 25m via Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Mostly taking place on surface roads, you'll navigate through familiar urban and suburban landscapes. It's a straightforward drive, perfect for a quick errand or a simple hop between neighborhoods without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Jackie Robinson Parkway | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Nostrand Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East New York Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Union Turnpike | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 70th Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| 71st Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Kings Highway
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forest Hills, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on 70th Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
70th Avenue
2
Turn left onto Nansen Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Nansen Street
3
Turn right onto 71st Avenue
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
71st Avenue
4
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Union Turnpike
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Union Turnpike
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Union Turnpike
6
Turn left onto Myrtle Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
7
Take the ramp
408 ft
·
10 sec
Toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway, Brooklyn
8
Merge onto JR
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
296 ft
·
10 sec
Toward East New York Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on Jamaica Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on East New York Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on Pacific Street
464 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Sackman Street
365 ft
·
9 sec
·
Sackman Street
14
Turn right onto East New York Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Howard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Howard Avenue
16
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Tapscott Street
17
Continue on Kings Highway
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nostrand Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Avenue Y
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
20
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 4.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Nansen Street
Turn left onto Nansen Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
71st Avenue
Turn right onto 71st Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Union Turnpike
Turn right onto Union Turnpike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway, Brooklyn
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward JR West: Jackie Robinson Parkway, Brookl...
7
4.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight right at fork toward East New York Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward East New York Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.84 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.05
Union Turnpike
(0.7 mi)
$0.05
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
1:46 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
10 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
25m 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 drive covers 11.8 miles, with 29% on highways. You'll experience about 3.6 miles on Kings Highway as the longest stretch before hitting surface roads. Expect to navigate city streets for most of this trip, which means you'll be dealing with traffic signals and intersections frequently. The transition away from highway driving will be noticeable as you enter more populated areas.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on Kings Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Nansen Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 11.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Nansen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (71st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Union Turnpike): 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 Forest Hills, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Brooklyn
1.5 mi in
|
~4m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on Kings Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.05 in tolls one way, starting with Union Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas 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 0.3 miles (Nansen Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (71st Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Union Turnpike): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Federal Hall National Memorial and Governors Island 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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