How far is Sunnyside, NY from New York City, NY?

The driving distance from Sunnyside, NY to New York City, NY is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.55 mi
00h 21m
Flight
4.09 mi
6.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.09 mi
Kilometers
6.59 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.55 mi
Kilometers
12.15 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New York City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Return by in Sunnyside
Thu, Oct 15, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sunnyside
2026-10-15T20:46
Arrive New York City
Thu, Oct 15, 9:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sunnyside
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Sunnyside
3.2 mi
00h 10m
To New York City
4.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
New York City Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Manhattan as the closest live forecast in the New York County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sunnyside and New York City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sunnyside and New York City.

  1. 1

    Start on 31st Place

    28 m · 10 sec · 31st Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hunters Point Avenue

    52 m · 6 sec · Hunters Point Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Gale Avenue

    51 m · 11 sec · Gale Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Van Dam Street

    719 ft · 36 sec · Van Dam Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Borden Avenue

    989 ft · 30 sec · Borden Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight toward I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1675 ft · 52 sec · Borden Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto I 278 West: Brooklyn, Staten Island

    557 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 278 West

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.1 km · 2 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Williamsburg Bridge

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Williamsburg Bridge

  12. 12

    Continue on Delancey Street

    2472 ft · 2 min · Delancey Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kenmare Street

    1154 ft · 57 sec · Kenmare Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    1044 ft · 43 sec · Lafayette Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Howard Street

    155 m · 25 sec · Howard Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway

    2418 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broadway

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sunnyside and New York City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
223.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
1.92 mi · 25%
Williamsburg Bridge
1.9 mi · 25%
Delancey Street
0.47 mi · 6%
Broadway
0.46 mi · 6%
I 278 West
0.38 mi · 5%
Borden Avenue
0.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

1.92 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
4.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 10m from Sunnyside
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers leaving Sunnyside and Sunny near New York City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sunnyside to New York City?

The road trip is about 7.6 miles (12.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Sunnyside and 4.3 miles from New York City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers around Sunnyside and Sunny near New York City.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around East Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 2.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sunnyside and New York City. Straight-line distance: 4.09 mi (6.59 km).

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#1 Sunnyside

Sunnyside is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7398200, -73.9354200
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
New York City

#2 New York City

The most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York metropolitan area.

Population8,398,748
Coordinates40.7142700, -74.0059700
Altitude10
CountryUnited States
Start: 31st Place (-73.935491, 40.739827)
End: Broadway (-74.006153, 40.714356)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.01 L · about $1.20
Round trip
$2.40
0.54 gal · 2.02 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.20 $2.40
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.35 $2.69
Premium $5.38 $1.45 $2.91
Diesel $6.51 $1.76 $3.51

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Sunnyside and New York City. The current time is 20:46:08.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.