Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Oakwood, NY
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.1 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Oakwood, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to Oakwood is 13.1 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Belt Parkway and Hylan Boulevard, 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. It's a straightforward drive that's ideal for a quick transit or a brief exploration of the local area. Given its minimal duration, it's perfectly suited for a same-day excursion without the need for overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Belt Parkway | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Hylan Boulevard | 3.9 mi | 11m |
| Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Shore Parkway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Bedford Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Staten Island Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Fingerboard Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 4.5 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Oakwood, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
111 ft
·
12 sec
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn left onto Bedford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bedford Avenue
3
Turn right onto Shore Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shore Parkway
4
At end of road, turn left onto Voorhies Avenue
277 ft
·
11 sec
·
Voorhies Avenue
5
Continue on Shore Parkway
443 ft
·
10 sec
·
Shore Parkway
6
Take the ramp
458 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Belt Parkway West
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Merge onto BP
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 278
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
11
Continue on I 278
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
12
Continue on I 278
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Staten Island Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 15W
Toward Narrows Road West, Fingerboard Road
14
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fingerboard Road
Use the straight lane.
15
At end of road, turn left onto Hylan Boulevard
3.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Hylan Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Tysens Lane
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Tysens Lane
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
18
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hylan Boulevard
19
Turn right
49 ft
·
5 sec
20
Turn right
74 ft
·
5 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 13 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward Belt Parkway West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Belt Parkway West
8
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3
Toward I 278 West: Verrazano Bridge, Staten Isl...
7
6.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
7
8.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Fingerboard Road
Turn left onto Fingerboard Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
13 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Hylan Boulevard
Turn uturn onto Hylan Boulevard
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.15 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Oakwood, NY
Morning in Oakwood on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 43% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 4.5-mile stretch on the Belt Parkway, providing a taste of faster-paced driving. The journey then transitions onto Hylan Boulevard, which offers a more local road feel. Expect a blend of open stretches and areas with more frequent intersections as you progress towards Oakwood. The Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge is also a key part of this drive, offering a significant passage.
43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.5 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
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 16 decision points packed into just 13.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: 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.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Oakwood, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway West, Staten Island, Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level and Narrows Road West.
Belt Parkway West
1.1 mi in
|
~3m
Staten Island
5.7 mi in
|
~9m
Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge Lower Level
6.3 mi in
|
~11m
Narrows Road West
8.5 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (43%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.5 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 Oakwood, 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 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Statue Of Liberty 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 Oakwood, 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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