Origin
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sheepshead Bay, NY to The Bronx, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
45m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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The Bronx, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Jackie Robinson Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.8 miles on Jackie Robinson Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.95 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m 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 drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to The Bronx, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Jackie Robinson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 4.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 16 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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...
7
22.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Rosedale Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
6
23.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
White Plains Road
Turn left onto White Plains Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 The Bronx, 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
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 |
| I 95 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Hutchinson River Expressway | 0.8 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 The Bronx, 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
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 4B
Toward Rosedale Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
22
Turn right onto Rosedale Avenue
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Rosedale Avenue
23
Turn right onto Bronx River Avenue
283 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bronx River Avenue
24
Turn straight onto East Tremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Tremont Avenue
25
Turn left onto White Plains Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
White Plains Road
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Cruger Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cruger Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Cruger Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.90 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.27 | $8.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
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
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
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.
Destination
The Bronx, NY
Afternoon in The Bronx on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
3 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
45m 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 The Bronx, NY covers 24 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Jackie Robinson Parkway, Van Wyck Expressway, Kings Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 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 $3.95 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 16 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
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.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and The Bronx, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan and New Haven Connecticut.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gateway National Recreation Area, Hamilton Grange National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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