Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Suffern, NY

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

85.3 mi

137 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

2h 0m

8 AM

2h 17m

10 AM

2h 6m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 7m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 55m

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

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Brookhaven to Suffern, expect a 85.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes to complete. This drive stays entirely within the Northeast region of New York, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $14 for fuel to cover the distance. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries like the Long Island Expressway, NJ 17, and NJ 4, your experience will be defined by consistent highway travel. It is a straightforward transit route, perfect for those looking to reach their destination efficiently without needing to plan for multiple stops along the way.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

42.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 41.4 miles on the Long Island Expressway. While the drive is efficient, be prepared for the steady pace of heavy-traffic thoroughfares rather than winding, scenic backroads. The transition between these high-speed segments requires you to remain alert as you navigate from the Long Island corridor across into the New Jersey transit network. Ultimately, the road maintains a functional, high-capacity personality designed for steady movement.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Long Island Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Long Island Expressway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 47.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 85.3 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 47.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 47.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 25 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

47.3 mi into trip | ~1h 4m in

Take the exit toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge,...

47.5 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone B...

50.9 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx,...

63.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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

81.6 mi into trip | ~1h 53m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Brookhaven, NY and Suffern, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level and Njtp South: Hackensack - among others.

Kennedy Airport

47.3 mi in | ~1h 4m

Cross Island Parkway North

47.5 mi in | ~1h 5m

Bronx

50.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

New England

50.9 mi in | ~1h 10m

Upper Level

60.6 mi in | ~1h 24m | via I 95; US 1

Njtp South: Hackensack

63.1 mi in | ~1h 28m

Gsp South

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Gsp North

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Newark

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Mahwah

70.2 mi in | ~1h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Long Island Expressway	41.4 mi	55m
NJ 17	10.8 mi	13m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Cross Bronx Expressway	6.6 mi	8m
Horseblock Road	4.2 mi	6m
Franklin Turnpike	3.3 mi	5m
Cross Island Parkway	3.1 mi	4m
Throgs Neck Bridge	1.8 mi	3m

Longest stretch: Long Island Expressway — 41.4 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brookhaven, NY and Suffern, NY.

Start on CR 36

0.4 mi · 46 sec · South Country Road

Continue on South Country Road

354 ft · 16 sec · South Country Road

Turn straight onto CR 80

0.8 mi · 1 min · Montauk Highway

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto CR 16

4.2 mi · 6 min · Horseblock Road

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn left onto Express Drive North

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Express Drive North

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Toward I 495 WEST: New York

Merge onto I 495

41 mi · 55 min · Long Island Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Exit 31N-S Toward Cross Island Parkway, Whitestone Bridge, Kennedy Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 31N Toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto CI

3.1 mi · 4 min · Cross Island Parkway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 33 Toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 295

1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

Continue on I 295

0.7 mi · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 295

6.6 mi · 8 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; US 1

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Toward Upper Level

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.6 mi · 59 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Continue on I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.5 mi · 48 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

0.6 mi · 39 sec · I 95 EXPR; US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR; NJTP

0.1 mi · 8 sec · I 95 EXPR; NJTP

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Exit 72A Toward NJ 4 West: Paramus Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 4

6.7 mi · 9 min · NJ 4

Use the none / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 36 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

7.3 mi · 9 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

0.2 mi · 10 sec · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

474 ft · 13 sec

Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 19 sec · this road

Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern

Keep slight right at fork

428 ft · 11 sec

Toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Turn straight onto CR 507

3.3 mi · 5 min · Franklin Turnpike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn sharp right onto NY 59

0.3 mi · 26 sec · Lafayette Avenue

Turn slight right onto Washington Avenue

73 ft · 1 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the two-hour duration, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule, though heavy traffic on the Long Island Expressway can often impact your actual arrival time. Aim to depart outside of peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain that estimated 1 hour and 59-minute travel time. Since the trip is relatively short, you likely won't need to plan formal rest stops, but keep your $14 fuel budget in mind if you prefer to fill up before hitting the busier highway sections. A specific tip for this route: keep a close eye on your GPS as you transition between NJ 17 and NJ 4, as these intersections can be dense and require quick decision-making.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 42.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY, or about 58m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 41.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 51m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 42.6 miles or 58m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffern, NY than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Brookhaven, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brookhaven, NY

This is one driving day of about 85.3 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brookhaven, NY.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on Long Island Expressway for about 41.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 42.6 mi from Brookhaven, NY · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

The Bronx, NY

43 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.

Popular next leg

The Bronx, NY to Suffern, NY

28.9 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hempstead, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Suffern, NY

The final approach into Suffern, NY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Suffern, NY.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$13.89 one way

$27.77 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$15.05	$30.10
premium	$4.88	$16.40	$32.80
diesel	$5.64	$18.95	$37.90

Estimated Tolls: $22.78

George Washington Bridge $16.00

Throgs Neck Bridge $6.55

Franklin Turnpike (3.3 mi) $0.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Tolls

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	25.6	$8.96	$4.09
Efficient EV	21.3	$7.46	$3.41
EV Truck/SUV	34.1	$11.94	$5.46

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brookhaven, NY

Evening in Brookhaven on Sunday

Local time

5:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suffern, NY

Evening in Suffern on Sunday

Local time

5:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

8 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 59m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Brookhaven, NY to Suffern, NY covers 85.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Long Island Expressway, NJ 17, NJ 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Brookhaven, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Between Brookhaven, NY and Suffern, NY, road signs point toward Kennedy Airport, Cross Island Parkway North, Bronx, New England, Upper Level and Njtp South: Hackensack - among others.

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Trip from Brookhaven, NY to Suffern, NY

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Suffern, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Brookhaven, NY

Suffern, NY

Same local time

8 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 59m on the road

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