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Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Parkchester, NY

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 5, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

22.8 mi

37 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States

Sheepshead Bay, NY

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Downtown Parkchester, NY, NY

Parkchester, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Sheepshead Bay to Parkchester is 22.8 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Jackie Robinson Parkway and Van Wyck Expressway, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within New York, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you navigate through urban and suburban landscapes. It's a relatively short distance, making it ideal for a quick transit or a part of a larger regional exploration without requiring an overnight stay.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Jackie Robinson Parkway 4.8 mi 8m
Van Wyck Expressway 3.8 mi 5m
Kings Highway 3.6 mi 6m
Whitestone Expressway 2 mi 2m
Nostrand Avenue 1.7 mi 3m
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge 1.3 mi 1m
Hutchinson River Expressway 0.8 mi 1m
Eastern Parkway 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Jackie Robinson Parkway — 4.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Parkchester, 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

Continue on Jamaica Avenue

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Jamaica Avenue
11

Turn left onto JR

4.8 mi · 8 min · Jackie Robinson Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 678

3.8 mi · 5 min · Van Wyck Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Merge onto I 678

2.0 mi · 2 min · Whitestone Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on I 678

1.3 mi · 1 min · Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
16

Continue on I 678

0.8 mi · 1 min · Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec
Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan Use the slight left lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 95 South
20

Merge onto I 95

0.5 mi · 37 sec · I 95
21

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 5A Toward White Plains Road, Westchester Avenue Use the slight right lane.
22

Turn straight onto Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road

0.3 mi · 52 sec · Cross Bronx Expressway Service Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto Westchester Avenue

363 ft · 15 sec · Westchester Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Enter roundabout onto Metropolitan Avenue

148 ft · 7 sec · Metropolitan Avenue
25

Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Metropolitan Avenue
26

Enter roundabout onto Unionport Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · Unionport Road
27

Continue on Unionport Road

58 ft · 2 sec · Unionport Road
28

Arrive at destination

Unionport Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 22.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
12.2 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx

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 7 Toward I 678 North: Van Wyck Expressway, Bronx
8
20.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan, New Haven Connecticut

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19S-W; 19N Toward I 95 South, I 278 West, I 95 North: Geor...
10
20.8 mi into trip | ~37m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washington Bridge, Manhattan

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 19S-W Toward I 95 South, I 278 West: George Washingto...
8
21.8 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward White Plains Road, Westchester Avenue

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 5A Toward White Plains Road, Westchester Avenue
8
22.3 mi into trip | ~40m in | Westchester Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Westchester Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.82 one way

$7.65 round trip

$4.26/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.63 $4.15 $8.30
premium $5.05 $4.54 $9.07
diesel $5.60 $5.03 $10.05

Estimated Tolls: $6.55

Whitestone Bridge $6.55

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$7

Total

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.8 0 $2.39 $1.09
Efficient EV 5.7 0 $2.00 $0.91
EV Truck/SUV 9.1 0 $3.19 $1.46

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 Aug 22, 2026

Origin

Sheepshead Bay, NY

Late night in Sheepshead Bay on Saturday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

E 8 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM EDT until August 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM EDT until August 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Destination

Parkchester, NY

Late night in Parkchester on Saturday

Local time

4:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

E 7 mph 62% chance Live forecast

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM EDT until August 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued August 22 at 3:55PM EDT until August 25 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Buffalo 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

42m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This 22.8-mile route features 56% highway driving. You'll encounter a 4.8-mile stretch on the Jackie Robinson Parkway, which is the longest continuous section on a single road. As you transition from highway to surface streets, be prepared for more frequent intersections and a change in traffic flow. The Van Wyck Expressway will contribute significantly to the highway portion of your drive, offering a faster pace before you reach your destination.

56% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Jackie Robinson Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 12.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 decision points packed into just 22.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

153 ft 8 ft

Total Climb

213 ft

Total Descent

172 ft

Highest Point

153 ft

~8.2 mi in

Elevation Range

145 ft

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 Parkchester, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.

Bronx

12.2 mi in | ~23m

Manhattan

20.5 mi in | ~36m

New Haven Connecticut

20.5 mi in | ~36m

About the Cities

Starting in Sheepshead Bay, NY

Full guide →

Arriving in Parkchester, NY

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 22.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (56%). 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 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.55 in tolls one way, starting with Whitestone Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Parkchester, 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Gateway National Recreation Area, Governors Island National Monument and Hamilton Grange 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 Parkchester, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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