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The 13 Best Day Trips from Sunset Park

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

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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.

Day trips from Sunset Park at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Queens15 km E25 minHalf-day trip
The Bronx26 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Upper West Side16 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Yonkers33 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Washington Heights24 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Paterson33 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
North Stamford67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
East Harlem18 km N25 minHalf-day trip
Waterbury130 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Fordham26 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Toms River79 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Norwalk73 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Greenburgh45 km N50 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Sunset Park

  1. 1

    Queens, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car15 km east of Sunset Park50 min round trip

    Known for Dr. Alexander J.C. Skene.

    Also nearby: Jamaica.

  2. 2

    The Bronx, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Sunset Park1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Albert Bertel Thorvaldsen.

    Also nearby: Corona.

  3. 3

    Upper West Side, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north of Sunset Park50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Yonkers, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Sunset Park1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Washington Heights, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north of Sunset Park1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Paterson, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-west of Sunset Park1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    North Stamford, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Sunset Park2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    East Harlem, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north of Sunset Park50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Waterbury, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Sunset Park4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Fordham, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north of Sunset Park1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Toms River, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Sunset Park3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Norwalk, United States

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Sunset Park2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Greenburgh, United States

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north of Sunset Park1 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sunset Park to Queens

A realistic pace for Queens, 15 km from Sunset Park. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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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