Origin
Bushwick, NY
Late night in Bushwick on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bushwick, NY to Suffern, NY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
37.8 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushwick, NY
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to escape the city, this 37.8-mile journey from Bushwick to Suffern is a straightforward trip that typically takes about 1 hour and 2 minutes. Because of the manageable distance, it is perfect for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making this an economical choice for a quick getaway. Navigating primarily via NJ 17, NJ 4, and Franklin Turnpike, you will transition from the dense Northeast urban environment into the suburban landscape of Rockland County. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a reliable connection between these two New York locations without requiring complex planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 10.8 mi | 13m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Franklin Turnpike | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Harlem River Drive | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Robert F. Kennedy Bridge | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Flushing Avenue | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 10.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushwick, NY and Suffern, NY.
1
Start on Linden Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Linden Street
2
Turn left onto Cypress Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Cypress Avenue
3
Turn right onto Flushing Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Flushing Avenue
4
Turn straight onto Grand Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Grand Avenue
5
Turn left onto 69th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
69th Street
6
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
285 ft
·
9 sec
·
Queens Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
8
Merge onto I 278
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto GCP; I 278
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Central Parkway
11
Continue on I 278
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
14
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
15
Keep slight right at fork
127 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward Harlem River Drive North
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto HRD
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Harlem River Drive
18
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 24
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
Use the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Use the slight left lane.
21
Merge onto I 95; US 1
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
22
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
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George Washington Bridge (upper level)
23
Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
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I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 95 EXPR; NJTP
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Merge onto NJ 4
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 4
Use the slight right lane.
29
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Use the straight lane.
30
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Merge onto NJ 17
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Continue on NJ 17
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on NJ 17
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
·
NJ 17
34
Take the exit
474 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
35
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
this road
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
36
Keep slight right at fork
428 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
37
Turn straight onto CR 507
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Franklin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Turn sharp right onto NY 59
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Lafayette Avenue
39
Turn slight right onto Washington Avenue
73 ft
·
1 sec
·
Washington Avenue
40
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Bushwick, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 305 decision points cluster between mile 5.4 and 34.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
5.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Keep slight left at fork onto I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan, Bronx
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...
8
8.9 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 46
Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
9
13.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washingto...
9
15.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 72A
Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus
9
34.2 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.22 one way
$12.44 round trip
$4.18/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.52 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $4.92 | $7.33 | $14.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.35 | $16.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.23
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Franklin Turnpike
(3.3 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$16
Total
$22
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.97 | $1.81 |
| Efficient EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Suffern, NY
Late night in Suffern on Sunday
Local time
2:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 67% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady pace for most of the journey, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 10.8 miles on NJ 17. While the route feels like a standard highway grind, the road personality shifts as you move away from the city core and onto local connectors like Franklin Turnpike. Expect a mix of fast-moving lanes and occasional transition points that require your attention. It is a functional drive designed for steady progress rather than winding exploration, providing a consistent experience from start to finish.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
40 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.8 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and NJ 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.4 miles in near I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.8 miles you will encounter 30 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushwick, NY and Suffern, NY, road signs point toward Manhattan, Bronx, Randalls Island, Harlem River Drive North, Njtp South: Hackensack and Gsp South - among others.
Manhattan
5.4 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Bronx
5.4 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Randalls Island
8.9 mi in
|
~19m
Harlem River Drive North
9.9 mi in
|
~21m
Njtp South: Hackensack
15.6 mi in
|
~30m
Gsp South
22.7 mi in
|
~40m
Gsp North
22.7 mi in
|
~40m
Newark
22.7 mi in
|
~40m
Mahwah
22.7 mi in
|
~40m
Franklin Turnpike
33.9 mi in
|
~55m
About the Cities
Arriving in Suffern, NY
Full guide →Founded 1773
Suffern is a village in Rockland County, New York.
Top landmarks
- • United States Post Office — post office in Suffern, New York
- • Washington Avenue Soldier's Monument and Triangle — monument in Suffern, New York, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 37.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.8 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.23 in tolls one way, starting with George Washington Bridge. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Suffern, NY before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.4 miles (I 278 / Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hamilton Grange National Memorial, General Grant National Memorial and African Burial Ground National Monument (6 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Suffern, NY before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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