Origin
Melville, NY
Late night in Melville on Sunday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Melville, 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
55m
Distance
39 mi
63 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Melville, NY
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Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
Melville, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 39 miles and takes about 55 minutes via Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 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 that primarily utilizes major parkways and highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transit between Long Island and Brooklyn. Given its short duration, it’s ideal for a same-day trip without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Southern State Parkway | 16.7 mi | 20m |
| Belt Parkway | 14.7 mi | 21m |
| Broadhollow Road | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Avenue Y | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Old Country Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Southern State Parkway
— 16.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Melville, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on NY 110
173 ft
·
12 sec
·
Broadhollow Road
2
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
109 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old Country Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NY 110
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadhollow Road
4
Continue on NY 110
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Broadhollow Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on NY 110
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Broadway
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SO West: New York
7
Merge onto SO
17 mi
·
20 min
·
Southern State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 miles from Melville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 37.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Old Country Road
Turn sharp left onto Old Country Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge onto SO / Southern State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
24.2 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
26.6 mi into trip
|
~35m 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
37.6 mi into trip
|
~52m 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
$6.34 one way
$12.68 round trip
$4.13/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $6.86 | $13.72 |
| premium | $4.87 | $7.47 | $14.94 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.30 | $16.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.41 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.46 | $2.50 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
4:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Rain Showers
E 14 mph
97% chance
Live 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
5 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
55m 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 mostly highway, with 82% of the drive on parkways and expressways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 16.7 miles on the Southern State Parkway before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a consistent flow of traffic and numerous exits as you navigate these major arteries. The latter portion of the drive will involve more local road driving as you approach your destination.
82% 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: 16.7 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 early in the drive near Old Country Road.
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 9 decision points packed into just 39 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Old Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 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.
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 Melville, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
6 mi in
|
~9m
About the Cities
Starting in Melville, NY
Full guide →Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.
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 55m. Total distance: 39 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m 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 16.7 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: near the start (Old Country Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (SO / Southern State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.2 miles (BP / Belt Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and 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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