Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to East Village, 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
27m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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East Village, NY
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Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to East Village is 12.7 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Coney Island Avenue and the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, traveling from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive with both city streets and highway sections. It's a straightforward journey perfect for a quick transit between these two New York City neighborhoods. Consider this route for its efficiency when you need to get from one point to the other without a lot of fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Manhattan Bridge | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Chrystie Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Coney Island Avenue
— 2.6 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and East Village, NY.
1
Start on Avenue Y
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
2
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Coney Island Avenue
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left onto NY 27
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Church Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto NY 27
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
NY 27
Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx
8
Merge onto I 278
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 29A
Toward Manhattan Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn straight onto Manhattan Bridge
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Manhattan Bridge
12
Continue on Chrystie Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chrystie Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto East Houston Street
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Houston Street
Use the left / right lanes.
14
Turn sharp left onto 1st Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
1st Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Turn left onto East 9th Street
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
East 9th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
East 9th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 10 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Avenue P
Turn left onto Avenue P
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 27 / Church Avenue
Turn left onto NY 27 / Church Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
4.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
NY 27 / Prospect Expressway
Turn right onto NY 27 / Prospect Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 26
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway,...
7
10 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 29A
Toward Manhattan Bridge
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.09 one way
$4.18 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.26 | $4.52 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
East Village, NY
Morning in East Village on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
27m 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 drive offers a blend of urban navigation and highway speeds, with 40% of the route on highways. You'll start on Coney Island Avenue, where you'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 2.6 miles, likely experiencing typical city traffic. The journey then transitions to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, a faster-paced section that makes up a significant portion of your travel. The profile is a mixed drive, meaning you'll need to be prepared for changes in speed and road conditions as you move between these different environments. It's a dynamic route that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.6 mi on Coney Island Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near Avenue P.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 12.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 27m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Avenue P): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): 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.
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 Sheepshead Bay, NY to East Village, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
6.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via NY 27
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.6 miles on Coney Island Avenue. 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 East Village, 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 1.7 miles (Avenue P): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.9 miles (NY 27 / Prospect Expressway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton 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 East Village, 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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