Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from New York City, 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

50m

Distance

34.4 mi

55 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 48m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
most populous city in the United States

New York City, NY

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick getaway from New York City to Suffern, you can expect a straightforward trip covering 34.4 miles. The drive typically takes about 50 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting roughly $5 for fuel should cover your transit costs comfortably. You will primarily navigate via NJ 3, NJ 17, and the Franklin Turnpike as you move through the Northeast. Because this is a short journey, it offers great flexibility for your schedule, allowing you to easily complete the trek in a single afternoon or morning.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
NJ 17 19.1 mi 23m
NJ 3 4.3 mi 5m
Franklin Turnpike 3.3 mi 5m
Tonnelle Avenue 2.6 mi 3m
Holland Tunnel 1.8 mi 3m
NJ 139 Lower Level 0.8 mi 1m
Hudson Street 0.5 mi 2m
14th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 19.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New York City, NY and Suffern, NY.

1

Start on Broadway

79 ft · 7 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto Chambers Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Chambers Street
3

Turn right onto Church Street

215 ft · 16 sec · Church Street
4

Turn left onto Reade Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Reade Street
5

Turn right onto Hudson Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Hudson Street
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Hudson Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Hudson Street
7

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec
Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel
9

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139

0.3 mi · 24 sec · 14th Street Viaduct
Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City
11

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level
12

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway
13

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec
Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto NJ 3

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on NJ 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · NJ 17
23

Take the exit

474 ft · 13 sec
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
24

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
25

Keep slight right at fork

428 ft · 11 sec
Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern Use the straight / slight left lanes.
26

Turn straight onto CR 507

3.3 mi · 5 min · Franklin Turnpike
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn sharp right onto NY 59

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lafayette Avenue
28

Turn slight right onto Washington Avenue

73 ft · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

borough of New York City, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Manhattan, NY

17 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Inwood, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from New York City, 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 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 30.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the exit toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey
6
3 mi into trip | ~8m in | NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Boulevard, Jersey City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward NJ 139 West: Pulaski Skyway, Kennedy Bou...
7
4.2 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward US 1-9 North: Secausus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus
8
11.2 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
9
30.8 mi into trip | ~44m 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

$5.66 one way

$11.32 round trip

$4.18/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.52 $6.12 $12.25
premium $4.92 $6.67 $13.33
diesel $5.61 $7.60 $15.19

Estimated Tolls: $16.23

Holland Tunnel $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: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.3 0 $3.61 $1.65
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.01 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.82 $2.20

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

New York City, NY

Morning in New York City on Sunday

Local time

6:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

E 6 to 14 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued April 18 at 2:37AM EDT until April 19 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Burlington VT

Destination

Suffern, NY

Morning in Suffern on Sunday

Local time

6:29 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

50m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This 50-minute route is heavily highway-focused, with approximately 80% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself cruising along NJ 17 for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 19.1 miles, which defines the core pace of the trip. The transition from the dense urban environment of New York City to the more suburban setting of Suffern happens quickly as you shift between major arteries and local turns. While the road is utilitarian, the shift in scenery provides a clear sense of progress as you leave the city behind for the northern reaches of the state.

80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 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 3. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 34.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

65 ft 7 ft

Total Climb

76 ft

Total Descent

58 ft

Highest Point

65 ft

~4.3 mi in

Elevation Range

57 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between New York City, NY and Suffern, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City and Franklin Turnpike.

Jersey City

3 mi in | ~8m | via NJ 139

Franklin Turnpike

30.6 mi in | ~44m

About the Cities

Starting in New York City, NY

Full guide →

“The City That Never Sleeps” · Founded 1624

New York (known as "The Big Apple", "NYC," and often called "New York City") is a global center for media, entertainment, art, fashion, research, finance, and trade. The bustling, cosmopolitan heart of the 4th largest metropolis in the world and by far the most populous city in the United States, New York has long been a key entry point and a defining city for the nation. From the Statue of Liberty in the harbor to the Empire State Building towering over the Manhattan skyline, from the tunnels of the subway to the riches of Wall Street, from the bright signs of Times Square to the naturalistic beauty of Central Park, and from Yankee Stadium in the Bronx to Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York's landmarks are quintessential American landmarks. The city's neighborhoods and streets are so iconic they have become ingrained into the American consciousness.

Top landmarks

  • • Statue of Liberty — American icon in New York, United States
  • • National September 11 Memorial & Museum — memorial & museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks
  • • Plaza Hotel — hotel in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

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

This 34.4-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick weekend escape.

Family Friendly

This 50-minute drive is short enough for kids, but the 10/10 complexity might make navigation challenging for families.

Solo Traveler

At only 34.4 miles and 50 minutes, this highway-focused route is a comfortable solo drive, though its complexity (10/10) might make it less engaging.

EV Driver

With 0 EV DC fast chargers and a short 34.4-mile distance, this route is short enough on a single charge, but plan your charging before and after.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 19.1 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 Holland Tunnel. 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 0.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3 miles (NJ 139 / 14th Street Viaduct): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — African Burial Ground National Monument, Castle Clinton National Monument and Federal Hall National Memorial (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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Suffern, NY to New York City, NY

Plan the drive back the other way.

34.4 mi 50m

Continue From Suffern, NY

Schenectady, NY 129.4 mi · 2h 33m Albany, NY 115.2 mi · 2h 17m Huntington, NY 57.1 mi · 1h 27m The Bronx, NY 29.1 mi · 44m

More from New York City, NY

Youngstown, NY 403.8 mi · 8h 29m Ripley, NY 397.1 mi · 8h 31m Sheridan, NY 393.4 mi · 8h 23m Niagara Falls, NY 393 mi · 8h 15m Westfield, NY 390.6 mi · 8h 21m Angola on the Lake, NY 384.2 mi · 8h 11m

More trips to Suffern, NY

Buffalo, NY 349.8 mi Amherst, NY 347.4 mi Brookhaven, NY 85.3 mi Babylon, NY 65.8 mi Gravesend, NY 43.8 mi East Flatbush, NY 42.3 mi
Escape planner: New York City, NY Scenic drives in NY

Explore more options from New York City, NY or browse trips ending in Suffern, NY.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NY road trips.