Sheepshead Bay, NY to Wallkill, NY is 86.6 miles and takes about 2h 4m via NY 17 and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New York, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a practical connection between two points. Most of the driving will be on highways, so expect a straightforward commute with minimal detours. You'll cover a good portion of the distance on NY 17, which is a significant stretch of this route. The overall profile is mostly highway, suggesting a relatively efficient transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
43.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
NY 17
29.9 mi
34m
NJ 17
22.9 mi
28m
NJ 3
4.3 mi
5m
State Highway 300
4.1 mi
7m
North Plank Road
3.1 mi
5m
Tonnelle Avenue
2.6 mi
3m
Coney Island Avenue
2.6 mi
5m
Route 300
2.5 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
NY 17
— 29.9 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Wallkill, 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 left at fork
2.3 mi·4 min
Exit 25Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, ManhattanUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
230 ft·10 sec
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington BridgeUse the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
1.1 mi·3 min·West Street
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto Vestry Street
0.2 mi·47 sec·Vestry Street
13
Turn left onto Hudson Street
374 ft·18 sec·Hudson Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Take the exit
406 ft·14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New JerseyUse the straight / left lanes.
15
Merge onto I 78
1.8 mi·3 min·Holland Tunnel
16
Continue on I 78
0.4 mi·1 min·14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139
0.3 mi·24 sec·14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
18
Continue on NJ 139
0.8 mi·1 min·NJ 139 Lower Level
19
Continue on NJ 139
406 ft·7 sec·Pulaski Skyway
20
Take the exit
420 ft·14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: SecaususUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
2.6 mi·3 min·Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Turn straight onto NJ 3
4.3 mi·5 min·NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.1 mi·13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: RutherfordUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: RutherfordUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi·3 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on NJ 17
4.2 mi·4 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on NJ 17
4.1 mi·5 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi·9 min·NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on NJ 17
0.7 mi·50 sec·NJ 17
30
Continue on NJ 17
3.3 mi·4 min·NJ 17
31
Continue on I 287; NY 17
0.2 mi·10 sec·I 287; NY 17
32
Keep slight left at fork onto NY 17
30 mi·34 min·NY 17
Toward I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
33
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Exit 17Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, NewburghUse the slight right lane.
34
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward I 84, NY 300: Danbury, Scranton
35
Continue on this road
485 ft·11 sec·this road
36
Keep slight left at fork
400 ft·9 sec
Toward I 84 West, NY 300: Scranton, Newburgh
37
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward NY 300: Newburgh
38
Turn left onto NY 300
0.2 mi·16 sec·Union Avenue
39
Continue on NY 300
2.5 mi·4 min·Route 300
40
Turn left onto NY 300
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 300
41
Continue on NY 300
2.8 mi·5 min·North Plank Road
42
Turn straight onto NY 300
2.0 mi·3 min·State Highway 300
43
At end of road, turn left onto NY 208
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Plank Road
44
Continue on NY 208
0.7 mi·1 min·Bonaventure Avenue
45
Continue on CR 18
0.1 mi·15 sec·Walkill Avenue
46
Arrive at destination
CR 18
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over 2 hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever works best for you. Consider departing mid-morning to avoid the worst of the morning rush hour traffic in the New York metropolitan area. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, you likely won't need to worry about finding multiple gas stations, but it's always wise to top off before you leave. The longest stretch without a significant change in road is 29.9 miles on NY 17, so plan for a brief stop before or after that segment if you need to stretch your legs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 43.3 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.9 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.3 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wallkill, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sheepshead Bay, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sheepshead Bay, NY
This is one driving day of about 86.6 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on NY 17 for about 29.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 29
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.6 and 75 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.6 mi into trip|~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
8
9.9 mi into trip|~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...
8
11.3 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
8
21.7 mi into trip|~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
8
75 mi into trip|~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
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 17
Toward I 84, NY 300, NY 17K: Scranton, Newburgh
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.07 one way
$28.15 round trip
$4.13/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$15.23
$30.47
premium
$4.87
$16.59
$33.18
diesel
$5.40
$18.42
$36.84
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
Holland Tunnel
$16.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26
0
$9.09
$4.16
Efficient EV
21.7
0
$7.58
$3.46
EV Truck/SUV
34.6
0
$12.12
$5.54
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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 25, 2026
Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Late night
in Sheepshead Bay on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
E 14 mph97% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:03PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Destination
Wallkill, NY
Late night
in Wallkill on Sunday
Local time
12:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
4 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
2h 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Governors Island National Monument
National Monument
From 1794 to 1966, the U.S. Army presence on Governors Island played a vital role in the social, political, and economic life of New York City. The island then served as the headquarters of the U.S. C...
The African Burial Ground stands as the oldest and largest known excavated burial site in North America for both free and enslaved Africans. It offers a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Af...
Located at the southern tip of Manhattan, Castle Clinton marks the place where New York City began and reflects the growth of both the city and the nation. Built to defend the harbor during the War of...
Here at Federal Hall, George Washington took the oath of office as the first President of the United States, marking the beginning of the American constitutional republic. This historic site served as...
Before the 1960s, almost everything about living authentically as a lesbian, a bisexual person or a gay man was illegal. The Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 is a milestone in the quest for civil r...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a highway share of 78%, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. Your longest continuous stretch on a single highway will be 29.9 miles on NY 17. Expect to encounter numerous exits and entrances as you navigate these main arteries, especially on NJ 17 and NJ 3 before you transition to NY 17. The predominantly highway nature means less time spent at lower speeds in local traffic.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
46 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.9 mi on NY 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NY 17 and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 29 significant decision points across 86.6 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 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.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Wallkill, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City, New York State Thruway North: Albany and Newburgh - among others.
Bronx
6.8 mi in|~14m|via NY 27
Manhattan
7.6 mi in|~15m
New Jersey
11.3 mi in|~24m
Jersey City
13.5 mi in|~29m|via NJ 139
New York State Thruway North: Albany
45.1 mi in|~1h 9m|via NY 17
Newburgh
75 mi in|~1h 44m
Scranton
75.1 mi in|~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 86.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.9 miles on NY 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.00 in tolls one way, starting with Holland Tunnel. 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.
Yes — we found about 10 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Wallkill, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. There are 10 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Governors Island National Monument, African Burial Ground National Monument 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 Wallkill, NY before heading back.
