Sheepshead Bay to Woodmere is 17.7 miles and takes about 32 minutes via Belt Parkway and Nassau Expressway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its short distance and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive ideal for a same-day excursion. You'll find it's an easy way to cover a small distance without much fuss.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belt Parkway
8.2 mi
12m
Rockaway Boulevard
2.6 mi
6m
Nassau Expressway
2.5 mi
4m
Peninsula Boulevard
1.2 mi
2m
Rockaway Turnpike
0.5 mi
1m
Woodmere Boulevard
0.5 mi
1m
Nostrand Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
Shore Parkway
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Belt Parkway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Woodmere, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.2 mi·1 min·Avenue Y
2
Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue
0.4 mi·59 sec·Nostrand Avenue
3
Turn left onto Shore Parkway
0.4 mi·1 min·Shore Parkway
4
Turn right onto Knapp Street
451 ft·22 sec·Knapp Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy AirportUse the left lane.
6
Merge onto BP
8.2 mi·12 min·Belt Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·31 sec
Exit 19Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck ExpresswayUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto NY 878
2.5 mi·4 min·Nassau Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on NY 878
2.6 mi·6 min·Rockaway Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Rockaway Turnpike
0.3 mi·41 sec·Rockaway Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Turnpike
0.2 mi·29 sec·Rockaway Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Peninsula Boulevard
1.2 mi·2 min·Peninsula Boulevard
14
Turn right onto Woodmere Boulevard
0.5 mi·1 min·Woodmere Boulevard
15
Arrive at destination
Woodmere Boulevard
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip|~3m in|Knapp Street
Turn right onto Knapp Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip|~3m in
Turn left toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Belt Parkway East, Kennedy Airport
8
9.8 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kennedy Airport
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 19
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Van Wy...
8
10.1 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kennedy Airport, Van Wyck Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NY 878, I 678: Nassau Expressway, Kenned...
7
15.8 mi into trip|~28m in|Rockaway Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Rockaway Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.75 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg6 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$3.11
$6.23
premium
$4.87
$3.39
$6.78
diesel
$5.40
$3.77
$7.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
5.3
0
$1.86
$0.85
Efficient EV
4.4
0
$1.55
$0.71
EV Truck/SUV
7.1
0
$2.48
$1.13
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon
in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Sunny
NE 12 mph16% chanceLive 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
Destination
Woodmere, NY
Afternoon
in Woodmere on Sunday
Local time
12:06 PM
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
9 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
32m 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 route is mostly highway, with 66% of it on expressways. You'll encounter your longest stretch of uninterrupted driving at 8.2 miles on the Belt Parkway. After this, you'll transition to surface roads like Rockaway Boulevard and Nassau Expressway, which may involve more local traffic and intersections. Expect a good amount of merging and exiting as you navigate these sections.
66% 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: 8.2 mi on Belt Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Belt Parkway and Rockaway Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Knapp Street.
Driving Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 17.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Knapp Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Woodmere, NY, road signs point toward Belt Parkway East and Kennedy Airport.
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.2 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 Woodmere, 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 (Knapp Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Woodmere, NY before heading back.
