Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Sunnyside, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
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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Sunnyside, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay, NY to Sunnyside, NY is 13.4 miles and takes about 28m via Coney Island Avenue and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, single-day trip primarily within New York. Expect a turn-heavy local drive that puts you through the heart of Brooklyn and into Queens. Given its brief distance, this route is ideal for a quick transit or if you're looking for a straightforward way to connect these two New York neighborhoods without committing to a full day of travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Washington Avenue | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Parkside Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Flatbush Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Flushing Avenue | 0.3 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 Sunnyside, 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
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 35A-B
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
this road
Exit 35
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48 Street
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 35A
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Merge onto I 495
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Long Island Expressway
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 15
Toward Van Dam Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on Borden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Borden Avenue
21
Turn right onto 31st Place
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
31st Place
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
31st Place
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 13 — 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
12.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Island, 48th Street
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 35A-B
Toward I 495: Midtown Tunnel, Eastern Long Isla...
9
12.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 35A
Toward I 495 West: Midtown Tunnel, Manhattan
8
13 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Van Dam Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward Van Dam Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.21 one way
$4.41 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Sunnyside, NY
Morning in Sunnyside on Sunday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
19 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
28m 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 presents a turn-heavy local drive, with only 22% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.9 miles along Coney Island Avenue. You'll transition from local streets onto the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway before navigating Washington Avenue, indicating a mix of urban driving and limited highway speeds. Be prepared for frequent turns and traffic signals, characteristic of navigating through densely populated areas.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
22 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?
10/10
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
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 18 decision points packed into just 13.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
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 12.1 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 Sunnyside, NY, road signs point toward La Guardia Airport, Eastern Long Island and Manhattan.
La Guardia Airport
9.3 mi in
|
~20m
Eastern Long Island
12.1 mi in
|
~25m
Manhattan
12.3 mi in
|
~26m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m 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 Sunnyside, 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 12.1 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 Sunnyside, 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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