Origin
Spuyten Duyvil, NY
Afternoon in Spuyten Duyvil on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
48m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 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 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spuyten Duyvil, NY
MINEIA MARTINS
Sheepshead Bay, NY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 23.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 8.2 miles on Henry Hudson Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.93 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m 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 Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 23.9 miles and takes about 48m, 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 21 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 8.2 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 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward West 232nd Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 19
Toward West 232nd Street
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
7
16.9 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
7
18.4 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
NY 27
Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Cente...
6
19 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
NY 27 / Coney Island Avenue
Turn right onto NY 27 / Coney Island Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Brooklyn
13.8 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Parkway | 8.2 mi | 12m |
| Coney Island Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| West Street | 2.3 mi | 6m |
| NY 27 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 12th Avenue | 1.8 mi | 5m |
| Ocean Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| West Side Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Gowanus Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Henry Hudson Parkway
— 8.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spuyten Duyvil, NY and Sheepshead Bay, NY.
1
Start on HH; NY 9A
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
2
Take the exit
278 ft
·
8 sec
Exit 19
Toward West 232nd Street
Use the slight right lane.
3
Turn straight onto Henry Hudson Parkway East
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway East
4
Turn left onto West 232nd Street
109 ft
·
10 sec
·
West 232nd Street
5
Turn left onto Henry Hudson Parkway West
416 ft
·
14 sec
·
Henry Hudson Parkway West
6
Take the ramp
287 ft
·
7 sec
Toward NY 9A South: Henry Hudson Parkway South, Manhattan
7
Merge onto HH; NY 9A
8.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Henry Hudson Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Continue on NY 9A
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Side Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on NY 9A
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
12th Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on NY 9A
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
11th Avenue
11
Continue on NY 9A
2.3 mi
·
6 min
·
West Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
14
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
15
Take the exit onto NY 27
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
NY 27
Exit 5
Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto NY 27
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Caton Avenue
17
Turn right onto NY 27
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Coney Island Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Avenue P
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue P
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Ocean Avenue
20
Turn left onto Avenue Y
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Avenue Y
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
Avenue Y
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.93 one way
$7.87 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $4.25 | $8.51 |
| premium | $4.92 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
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 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
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
Sheepshead Bay, NY
Afternoon in Sheepshead Bay on Thursday
Local time
1:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
2 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
48m 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 Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY covers 23.9 miles and takes about 48m 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 11.9 miles from Spuyten Duyvil, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.93 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 13 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.9 miles (NY 27): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Spuyten Duyvil, NY to Sheepshead Bay, NY, road signs begin pointing toward Brooklyn along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Castle Clinton National Monument, Federal Hall National Memorial and General Grant National Memorial. There are 6 parks within detour distance of this route.
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