Sheepshead Bay to New York City is 11.2 miles and takes about 23 minutes 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 points in the Northeast region. It's a quick hop, ideal for a day trip or a simple transfer between neighborhoods. Consider this route if you need a straightforward way to get from one part of the city to another without venturing far.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Coney Island Avenue
2.6 mi
5m
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
2.1 mi
3m
Prospect Expressway
1.9 mi
3m
Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
2m
Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi
2m
Avenue P
0.5 mi
1m
Gowanus Expressway
0.4 mi
<1m
NY 27
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 New York 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
2.6 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
2.1 mi·3 min·Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Exit 26Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, RFK Bridge, Hamilton AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·38 sec
Exit 28BToward Brooklyn BridgeUse the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Brooklyn Bridge
1.1 mi·2 min·Brooklyn Bridge
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Centre Street
0.1 mi·38 sec·Centre Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto Reade Street
0.1 mi·41 sec·Reade Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto Broadway
139 ft·5 sec·Broadway
15
Arrive at destination
Broadway
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 11.1 — 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.
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
9.7 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the exit toward Brooklyn Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 28B
Toward Brooklyn Bridge
7
11.1 mi into trip|~22m in|Reade Street
Turn left onto Reade Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.69 round trip
$4.18/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.52
$1.99
$3.99
premium
$4.92
$2.17
$4.34
diesel
$5.61
$2.47
$4.95
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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
3.4
0
$1.18
$0.54
Efficient EV
2.8
0
$0.98
$0.45
EV Truck/SUV
4.5
0
$1.57
$0.72
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.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Morning
in Sheepshead Bay on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Partly Cloudy
W 5 to 18 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY
Destination
New York City, NY
Morning
in New York City on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
W 6 to 17 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 19 at 3:17PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 2:18PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton 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
23m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 42% of it on highways like the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and Prospect Expressway. You'll experience stretches of faster driving interspersed with more local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is about 2.6 miles on Coney Island Avenue, offering a taste of city surface street navigation. Expect a dynamic driving experience that shifts between the efficiency of expressways and the character of urban avenues.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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?
9/10
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 Effort9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
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 7.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to New York City, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
6.8 mi in|~14m|via NY 27
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation.
From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.
Top landmarks
•Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
•National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
•Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m 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.
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 New York 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 4.7 miles (NY 27 / Church Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and Castle Clinton 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 New York City, NY before heading back.
