Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Cypress Hills, 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
16m
Distance
7.9 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Cypress Hills, NY
Mike van Schoonderwalt
Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to Cypress Hills is 7.9 miles and takes about 16 minutes via Kings Highway, Nostrand Avenue, and Eastern Parkway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local feel throughout the journey, making it ideal for a quick trip when you have limited time but still want to explore. With no designated stops, this route offers flexibility for spontaneous detours or a direct point-to-point transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Highway | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Nostrand Avenue | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Eastern Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Fulton Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East New York Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Howard Avenue | 0.3 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 Sheepshead Bay, NY and Cypress Hills, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn left onto Nostrand Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Nostrand Avenue
3
Turn right onto Kings Highway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Kings Highway
4
Continue on Kings Highway
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Kings Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Tapscott Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Tapscott Street
6
Continue on Howard Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Howard Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the right lane.
8
Turn right onto Dean Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Dean Street
9
Turn slight left onto East New York Avenue
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
East New York Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Fulton Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulton Street
11
Turn right onto Hendrix Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Hendrix Street
12
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
258 ft
·
11 sec
·
Atlantic Avenue
13
Turn right onto Van Siclen Avenue
191 ft
·
8 sec
·
Van Siclen Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Van Siclen Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Kings Highway
Turn right onto Kings Highway
Navigation decision point
5
6.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn right onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
6.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Dean Street
Turn right onto Dean Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Atlantic Avenue
Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Van Siclen Avenue
Turn right onto Van Siclen Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.30 one way
$2.60 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $1.41 | $2.81 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.53 | $3.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.74 | $3.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.69 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
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.
Destination
Cypress Hills, NY
Afternoon in Cypress Hills on Tuesday
Local time
1:13 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
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
16m 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 is characterized by frequent turns, offering a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous highway cruise. With only a 9% highway share, you'll mostly navigate local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.6 miles on Kings Highway, meaning you'll be adjusting your speed and direction regularly. The profile of this drive suggests a consistent engagement with city traffic and intersections, keeping you attentive from start to finish.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 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?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near Kings Highway.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Dean Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
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. 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 1.9 miles (Kings Highway): Navigation decision point; at 6.1 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.7 miles (Dean Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, African Burial Ground National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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 Cypress Hills, 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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