Woodbury to Sheepshead Bay is 39.8 miles and takes about 56 minutes via Southern State Parkway/Belt Parkway, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip entirely within New York, connecting suburban Long Island to the Brooklyn borough. Given its short duration and predominantly highway profile, it's ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a quick transit with minimal stops needed.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Belt Parkway
14.7 mi
21m
Southern State Parkway
13.3 mi
17m
Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
7.8 mi
9m
Jericho Turnpike
1.3 mi
2m
Shore Parkway
0.8 mi
1m
Woodbury Road
0.7 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 Woodbury, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on Woodbury Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Woodbury Road
2
Turn right onto NY 25
1.3 mi·2 min·Jericho Turnpike
Use the right lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward NY 135 South: Seaford
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 135
7.8 mi·9 min·Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 4WToward SO West: New YorkUse the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto SO
13 mi·17 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 9Toward Knapp Street, Sheepshead BayUse 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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Woodbury, 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.2 and 38.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.2 mi into trip|~4m in|NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit toward SO West: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4W
Toward SO West: New York
6
24.9 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
27.3 mi into trip|~36m 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
38.3 mi into trip|~53m 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
$6.47 one way
$12.94 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg14 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$7.00
$14.00
premium
$4.87
$7.62
$15.25
diesel
$5.40
$8.47
$16.93
Estimated Tolls: $0.09
Jericho Turnpike
(1.3 mi)$0.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 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
11.9
0
$4.18
$1.91
Efficient EV
10
0
$3.48
$1.59
EV Truck/SUV
15.9
0
$5.57
$2.55
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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Woodbury, NY
Afternoon
in Woodbury on Sunday
Local time
1:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Sunny
NE 13 mph20% 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
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon
in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
1:51 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
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
1 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
56m 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?
With 95% of this 39.8-mile drive on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the Southern State Parkway and Belt Parkway. The longest continuous stretch on highways is 14.7 miles on the Belt Parkway. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate these parkways, especially as you approach the more urban areas of Brooklyn. The transition to surface streets will be brief as you near your destination.
95% 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?
9/10
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 2.2 miles in near NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway.
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 10 decision points packed into just 39.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 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.
On the drive from Woodbury, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward So West: New York along the way.
So West: New York
10 mi in|~13m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). 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.
Expect about $0.09 in tolls one way, starting with Jericho 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 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: at 2.2 miles (NY 135 / Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 24.9 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.
