The 13 Best Day Trips from Sunset Park

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 13 good day trips from Sunset Park, United States, led by Queens, The Bronx, Upper West Side. The closest is Queens, about 25 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Sunset Park

  1. 1

    Queens, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km east of Sunset Park

    Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.

  2. 2

    The Bronx, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Sunset Park

    Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.

  3. 3

    Upper West Side, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Sunset Park
  4. 4

    Yonkers, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Sunset Park
  5. 5

    Washington Heights, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north of Sunset Park
  6. 6

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-west of Sunset Park
  7. 7

    North Stamford, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Sunset Park
  8. 8

    East Harlem, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Sunset Park
  9. 9

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Sunset Park
  10. 10

    Fordham, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Sunset Park
  11. 11

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Sunset Park
  12. 12

    Norwalk, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Sunset Park
  13. 13

    Greenburgh, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north of Sunset Park

A sample day: Sunset Park to Queens

  1. 08:30Leave Sunset Park
  2. 08:55Arrive in Queens (25 min drive)
  3. 09:10Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene
  4. 11:10Lunch
  5. 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Queens
  6. 14:55Head back to Sunset Park
  7. 15:20Home in Sunset Park

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sunset Park?
The best day trips from Sunset Park are Queens, The Bronx, Upper West Side, Yonkers, Washington Heights. The closest is Queens, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sunset Park?
Queens is the closest, 15 km east of Sunset Park, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sunset Park?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Sunset Park: Queens (25 min), Upper West Side (25 min), East Harlem (25 min), Washington Heights (35 min), The Bronx (40 min), Fordham (40 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Sunset Park?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Waterbury at 130 km, around 2 hr by car.

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