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The 9 Best Day Trips from Sheepshead Bay

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Sheepshead Bay, United States, led by The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City. The closest is Jamaica, about 25 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Sheepshead Bay at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
The Bronx	30 km N	35 min	Half-day trip
Staten Island	17 km W	25 min	Half-day trip
Jersey City	19 km NW	30 min	Half-day trip
Jamaica	16 km NE	25 min	Half-day trip
Paterson	41 km NW	45 min	Half-day trip
North Stamford	70 km NE	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Waterbury	131 km NE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Toms River	74 km S	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Norwalk	74 km NE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Sheepshead Bay

1
The Bronx, United States
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car30 km north of Sheepshead Bay1 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.
Also nearby: Upper West Side, Yonkers, Washington Heights, East Harlem, Corona, Fordham.
2
Staten Island, United States
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car17 km west of Sheepshead Bay50 min round trip
3
Jersey City, United States
Half-day trip
About 30 min by car19 km north-west of Sheepshead Bay1 hr round trip
4
Jamaica, United States
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car16 km north-east of Sheepshead Bay50 min round trip
5
Paterson, United States
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car41 km north-west of Sheepshead Bay1 hr 30 min round trip
6
North Stamford, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-east of Sheepshead Bay2 hr 40 min round trip
7
Waterbury, United States
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Sheepshead Bay4 hr 10 min round trip
8
Toms River, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Sheepshead Bay2 hr 50 min round trip
9
Norwalk, United States
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north-east of Sheepshead Bay2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sheepshead Bay to The Bronx

A realistic pace for The Bronx, 30 km from Sheepshead Bay. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Sheepshead Bay
09:05Arrive in The Bronx (35 min drive)
09:20Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen
11:20Lunch
12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of The Bronx
15:05Head back to Sheepshead Bay
15:40Home in Sheepshead Bay

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sheepshead Bay?: The best day trips from Sheepshead Bay are The Bronx, Staten Island, Jersey City, Jamaica, Paterson. The closest is Jamaica, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sheepshead Bay?: Jamaica is the closest, 16 km north-east of Sheepshead Bay, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sheepshead Bay?: 5 places are within about an hour's drive of Sheepshead Bay: Jamaica (25 min), Staten Island (25 min), Jersey City (30 min), The Bronx (35 min), Paterson (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Sheepshead Bay for a day out?: The Bronx is the largest city in day-trip range, 30 km north of Sheepshead Bay and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sheepshead Bay?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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