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 Yonkers, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Yonkers, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Sheepshead Bay, NY to Yonkers, NY covers 27.6 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Henry Hudson Parkway, Coney Island Avenue, West Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). 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 Yonkers, NY covers 27.6 miles and takes about 55m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Henry Hudson Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 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 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 12 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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 12 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
25.2 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 23A
Toward US 9 South: Broadway
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 Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Manhattan.
Bronx
6.8 mi in
|
~14m
|
via NY 27
Manhattan
7.6 mi in
|
~15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.6 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 2.4 mi | 6m |
| Broadway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 9.8 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Yonkers, 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
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 23A
Toward US 9 South: Broadway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn sharp left onto US 9
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Broadway
18
Arrive at destination
US 9; NY 9A
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.54 one way
$9.09 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.91 | $9.83 |
| premium | $4.92 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.09 | $12.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Yonkers, NY
Afternoon in Yonkers on Thursday
Local time
1:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
9 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
55m 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 Yonkers, NY covers 27.6 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Henry Hudson Parkway, Coney Island Avenue, West Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 13.8 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 $4.54 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 12 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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.
Between Sheepshead Bay, NY and Yonkers, NY, road signs point toward Bronx and Manhattan.
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.
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