Suffern, NY Road Trips

Suffern, NY serves as a quiet starting point in the Northeast, connecting drivers to 7 outbound routes across the area. Most drives stay under 107 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Suffern, NY spread mainly north and south, covering a wide geographic range.

Suffern, NY

Trip Routes

20

Longest Drive

349.8 mi

Buffalo, NY

Quickest Drive

43m

The Bronx, NY

Plan Around Suffern, NY

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Suffern, NY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Buffalo, NY to Suffern, NY 349.8 mi · 7h 19m Amherst, NY to Suffern, NY 347.4 mi · 7h 16m Brookhaven, NY to Suffern, NY 85.3 mi · 1h 59m Babylon, NY to Suffern, NY 65.8 mi · 1h 32m

Continue From Suffern, NY

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Suffern, NY to Buffalo, NY 349.7 mi · 7h 20m Suffern, NY to Schenectady, NY 129.4 mi · 2h 33m Suffern, NY to Albany, NY 115.2 mi · 2h 17m Suffern, NY to Huntington, NY 57.1 mi · 1h 27m

Trips from Suffern, NY

Suffern, NY to Buffalo, NY

349.7 mi 7h 20m

Suffern, NY to Schenectady, NY

129.4 mi 2h 33m

Suffern, NY to Albany, NY

115.2 mi 2h 17m

Suffern, NY to Huntington, NY

57.1 mi 1h 27m

Suffern, NY to New York City, NY

34.4 mi 50m

Suffern, NY to Astoria, NY

31.8 mi 50m

Suffern, NY to The Bronx, NY

29.1 mi 44m

Driving from Suffern, NY

Expect an average of 107 miles and about 2h 17m behind the wheel when leaving Suffern, NY. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 350 miles (7h 20m), while the shortest is just 29 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Suffern, NY most often head toward Buffalo, NY (349.7 mi, 7h 20m), Schenectady, NY (129.4 mi, 2h 33m), Albany, NY (115.2 mi, 2h 17m), Huntington, NY (57.1 mi, 1h 27m), and New York City, NY (34.4 mi, 50m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NY currently averages around $4.01 per gallon. For the typical 107-mile trip from Suffern, NY, budget about $17 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 7 mapped routes leaving Suffern, NY and 13 routes heading into Suffern, NY, covering 20 total connections. Distances range from 29 to 350 miles.

The longest mapped route from Suffern, NY covers 350 miles and takes approximately 7h 20m. Shorter options start at just 29 miles.

The average route from Suffern, NY runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.01/gallon for regular), the average 107-mile trip from Suffern, NY costs roughly $17 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Suffern, NY include Buffalo, NY, Schenectady, NY, Albany, NY and Huntington, NY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Suffern, NY by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

11,395

Median Income

$100,737

Median Home Value

$350,200

Median Age

41.1

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Suffern, NY at a Glance

Founded

1773

Elevation

312 ft

Area

2 mi²

Notable People from Suffern, NY

A sampling of people born in Suffern, NY.

Valerie Harper

1939–2019

American actress (1939-2019)

Dave Annable

1979

American actor

Jean Muir

1911–1996

American actress and educator (1911–1996)

Norman Naimark

1944

Robert and Florence McDonnell Professor in East European Studies, Stanford University

Claudio Sanchez

1978

American writer and musician

Chris Caffery

1967

American guitarist

Gia Farrell

1989

American musician

Mike Lawler

1986

American politician (born 1986)

Mary Anne Tauskey

1955

Olympic equestrian

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Suffern, NY.

United States Post Office

post office in Suffern, New York

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle

monument in Suffern, New York, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

Traveler Guide to Suffern, NY

Suffern is a village in Rockland County, New York.

Suffern is close to the western limits of Rockland County, near the borders of New Jersey and Orange County, approximately 45 miles and 45 minutes to an hour by car from New York City. Though officially a village, it is effectively a small town with some charming and some typical suburban buildings downtown.

Lafayette Theater, 97 Lafayette Ave, ☏ +1 845-547-2121. A 1924-vintage movie palace with a Wurlitzer organ. Plays first-run and classic movies. Organ concerts, included in the price of the movie ticket, take place on Friday and Saturday nights and before Big Screen Classics shows. $10 per adult/$8 for children and seniors. (updated Jan 2016)

Suffern can be accessed via the New York State Thruway, which connects the village with Westchester County and New York City to the east and south and to Upstate New York (Albany, et al.), or US Highway 202, which connects the village with New Jersey to the south and Peekskill, Brewster and the state of Connecticut (Danbury, etc.) to the north and east. I-287 also connects the village with several points south in New Jersey, including Parsippany, Morristown and Edison. Suffern is the first stop in New York State on the Port Jervis Line and last stop on the Bergen County and Main Lines of NJ Transit. Travel time from New York City's Penn Station to Suffern is approximately 1.25-1.5 hours, and the regular off-peak fare for adults is $13.75 one way ($6.25 for children, seniors, and people with disabilities).

Most people get around by car in this area, though at least part of downtown is walkable and bicycles are also usable.

Travel tips adapted from Suffern on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.