Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chinatown, NY
Brent Singleton
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Chinatown, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY is 11.9 miles and takes about 24m via Coney Island Avenue and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two vibrant areas of Brooklyn. Given its brief length and estimated 24-minute travel time, it's an easy urban excursion perfect for a quick errand or a visit to a new neighborhood. You'll primarily navigate through city streets and a section of the highway, making it a straightforward drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Manhattan Bridge | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Avenue Y | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Chinatown, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
Start on Canal Street
Continue on Canal Street
Continue on Manhattan Bridge
Turn slight right
Continue on Jay Street
Turn right onto Sands Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 278
Continue on I 278
Take the exit onto NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27
Turn left onto NY 27
Turn right onto NY 27
Turn left onto Avenue P
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
Turn left onto Avenue Y
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 11.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Sands Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto NY 27 / Coney Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Avenue Y
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.93 one way
$3.87 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
| premium | $4.87 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Chinatown on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
8:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
About 42% of this 11.9-mile route is on the highway, specifically the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. The longest continuous stretch on a surface road is 2.7 miles along Coney Island Avenue. You'll experience urban merging and traffic patterns typical of New York City as you transition between surface streets and the expressway. Be prepared for varying speed limits and frequent intersections.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near Sands Street.
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 11.9 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.5 miles (Sands Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.4 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chinatown, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Staten Island along the way.
Staten Island
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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