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Trip from Woodhaven, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

20m

Distance

9.9 mi

16 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 19m ★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Woodhaven, NY, NY

Woodhaven, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Sheepshead Bay, NY

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Trip Overview

Woodhaven, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 9.9 miles and takes about 20 minutes via Kings Highway, Jamaica Avenue, and Nostrand Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a quick hop primarily on surface roads, making it ideal for a quick errand or a segment of a larger day trip. You won't encounter any major highways, so expect a steady pace through local streets. The minimal distance and fuel cost mean it's an easy addition to any New York itinerary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Kings Highway 3.6 mi 6m
Jamaica Avenue 2.5 mi 4m
Nostrand Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
East New York Avenue 1.1 mi 2m
85th Street 0.2 mi 1m
Howard Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Avenue Y 0.2 mi 1m
Tapscott Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Kings Highway — 3.6 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodhaven, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.

1

Start on 85th Street

0.2 mi · 1 min · 85th Street
2

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

2.5 mi · 4 min · Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on East New York Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · East New York Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on Pacific Street

464 ft · 14 sec · Pacific Street
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn left onto Sackman Street

365 ft · 9 sec · Sackman Street
6

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East New York Avenue
Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
7

Turn left onto Howard Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Howard Avenue
8

Continue on Tapscott Street

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Tapscott Street
9

Continue on Kings Highway

3.6 mi · 6 min · Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
10

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

1.7 mi · 3 min · Nostrand Avenue
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto Avenue Y

0.2 mi · 1 min · Avenue Y
12

Arrive at destination

Avenue Y

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Jamaica Avenue

Turn left onto Jamaica Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
3 mi into trip | ~6m in | Sackman Street

Turn left onto Sackman Street

Navigation decision point

5
3.1 mi into trip | ~6m in | East New York Avenue

Turn right onto East New York Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left / slight right lanes.
5
8 mi into trip | ~16m in | Nostrand Avenue

Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
4
9.7 mi into trip | ~19m in | Avenue Y

Turn right onto Avenue Y

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.61 one way

$3.22 round trip

$4.13/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.47 $1.74 $3.48
premium $4.87 $1.90 $3.79
diesel $5.40 $2.11 $4.21

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
Efficient EV 2.5 0 $0.87 $0.40
EV Truck/SUV 4 0 $1.39 $0.63

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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

Woodhaven, NY

Afternoon in Woodhaven on Sunday

Local time

12:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Partly Sunny

NE 13 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

Destination

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday

Local time

12:26 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

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

20m 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 is entirely on surface roads, with 0% highway share. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire 9.9 miles. The longest continuous stretch without significant turns or intersections is 3.6 miles on Kings Highway. Be prepared for urban merging and traffic signals as you traverse these main avenues. Expect a consistent pace, but not highway speeds, for the full 20-minute duration.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Jamaica Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Jamaica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Sackman Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (East New York Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

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.

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.

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 0.2 miles (Jamaica Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (Sackman Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles (East New York Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and African Burial Ground 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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