Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Long Island City, 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
29m
Distance
12.7 mi
20 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 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Long Island City, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to Long Island City is 12.7 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Coney Island Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Ocean Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it feel more like navigating city streets than a traditional highway journey. It's a straightforward hop perfect for a quick transit or a segment of a larger New York exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| McGuinness Boulevard South | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Pulaski Bridge | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Coney Island Avenue
— 2.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Long Island City, 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
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on Parkside Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Parkside Avenue
Toward Parkside Avenue
6
Turn left onto Flatbush Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Flatbush Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Flushing Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto Classon Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Classon Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Kent Avenue
227 ft
·
5 sec
·
Kent Avenue
11
Turn right onto Williamsburg Street East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Williamsburg Street East
Use the right lane.
12
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge, La Guardia Airport
13
Merge onto I 278
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
490 ft
·
13 sec
Exit 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
272 ft
·
10 sec
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto McGuinness Boulevard South
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
McGuinness Boulevard South
17
Turn straight onto Pulaski Bridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pulaski Bridge
18
Turn slight right
397 ft
·
16 sec
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto Jackson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Jackson Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
37 ft
·
1 sec
·
47th Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
47th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 12.7 — 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
6.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Washington Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Washington Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
10.7 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
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 33
Toward McGuinness Boulevard, Humboldt Street
9
10.8 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward McGuinness Boulevard North, Meeker Avenu...
8
12.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
47th Avenue
Turn sharp left onto 47th Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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
Long Island City, NY
Afternoon in Long Island City on Tuesday
Local time
1:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
29m 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 its turn-heavy local drive profile, with only about 10% of the journey on highways. You'll primarily navigate through city streets, experiencing a dynamic driving environment with numerous intersections. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along Coney Island Avenue before needing to make a turn. The drive involves frequent adjustments as you transition between Coney Island Avenue, Washington Avenue, and Ocean Avenue, demanding consistent attention to navigation and traffic signals.
Only 10% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.9 mi on Coney Island Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 16 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 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (Avenue P): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.1 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Long Island City, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport and Mcguinness Boulevard North.
La Guardia Airport
9.3 mi in
|
~20m
Mcguinness Boulevard North
10.8 mi in
|
~23m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.9 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 Long Island City, 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 6.1 miles (Washington Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Long Island City, 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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