Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Morning in Sheepshead Bay on Friday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Manhattan, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
16.9 mi
27 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
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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Manhattan, NY
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Trip Overview
Sheepshead Bay to Manhattan is 16.9 miles and takes about 38m via Coney Island Avenue and West Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within New York, connecting the Northeast regions of the state. Expect a local, turn-heavy experience rather than an open highway cruise. It’s a practical option for quick trips between these two points, especially if you’re looking for a direct, no-fuss journey. Factor in potential traffic, as this route is heavily influenced by local city driving conditions.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 16.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive is characterized by its "Turn-heavy local drive" profile, with only 17% highway share. You'll navigate through city streets, making frequent turns and adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.6 miles on Coney Island Avenue, indicating a need for constant attention to your surroundings. As you transition from Coney Island Avenue to Prospect Expressway and then West Street, the road conditions and traffic patterns will likely shift, requiring adaptability behind the wheel. Be prepared for a dynamic driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coney Island Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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
9/10
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 14 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
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...
7
15.5 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward West 79 Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward West 79 Street
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 Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Bronx
6.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via NY 27
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Prospect Expressway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Avenue P | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 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 Manhattan, 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 25
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan
Use 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 Bridge
Use the right lane.
11
At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A
2.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
15
Continue on HH; NY 9A
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward West 79 Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto West 79th Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
West 79th Street
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto Broadway
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Broadway
19
Turn right onto West 86th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West 86th Street
20
Continue on 86th Street Transverse
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
86th Street Transverse
Toward East Side
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Arrive at destination
86th Street Transverse
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.78 one way
$5.56 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $3.01 | $6.02 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Manhattan, NY
Morning in Manhattan on Friday
Local time
11:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
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
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Manhattan, NY covers 16.9 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coney Island Avenue, West Street, Prospect Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.4 miles from Sheepshead Bay, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 16.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
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: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Manhattan, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Bronx along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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