Trip from Brooklyn, NY to Suffern, NY

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

41.6 mi

67 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

1h 0m ★

6 AM

1h 5m

8 AM

1h 15m

10 AM

1h 9m

12 PM

1h 8m

3 PM

1h 9m

5 PM

1h 15m

8 PM

1h 2m

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

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Brooklyn, NY

Cristian Pedroso

Trip Overview

If you are looking to head north from Brooklyn to Suffern, you are facing a straightforward 41.6-mile trek that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This journey is perfectly suited as a simple one-day trip, as it covers a relatively short distance within the Northeast region. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel, keeping the trip quite cost-effective. Since you will be navigating through a mix of highway corridors and local turnpikes, it is a practical route for commuters or weekend travelers alike. Given the quick duration, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay unless your specific itinerary requires it. This drive offers a functional connection between the borough and the northern suburbs of New York state.

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

20.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, with 72% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will rely primarily on NJ 17, NJ 3, and the Franklin Turnpike to bridge the gap between your starting point and destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 19.1-mile segment along NJ 17, which serves as the backbone of your travel. While the route begins with the transit-heavy environment of Brooklyn, it shifts into more suburban highway segments as you progress toward Suffern. It is an efficient, no-nonsense drive that favors speed and directness over leisurely backroads, so prepare for a consistent pace behind the wheel.

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

There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

NJ 17 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 3.4 miles in near NY 27.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 31 significant decision points across 41.6 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 3.4 miles (NY 27): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 31 key points

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

3.4 mi into trip | ~7m in | NY 27

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27 toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

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

Use the none lane. Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx

4.2 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan

6.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge

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

Use the right lane. Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel...

7.9 mi into trip | ~17m 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 straight / left lanes. Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey

38 mi into trip | ~59m 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 Brooklyn, NY and Suffern, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City and Franklin Turnpike.

Bronx

3.4 mi in | ~7m | via NY 27

Manhattan

4.2 mi in | ~9m

New Jersey

7.9 mi in | ~17m

Jersey City

10.2 mi in | ~23m | via NJ 139

Franklin Turnpike

37.7 mi in | ~58m

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
Prospect Expressway	1.3 mi	2m
West Street	1.1 mi	3m
NJ 139 Lower Level	0.8 mi	1m

Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 19.1 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Nostrand Avenue

432 ft · 21 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Turn right onto Snyder Avenue

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Snyder Avenue

Turn right onto Rogers Avenue

0.3 mi · 59 sec · Rogers Avenue

Use the straight / none lanes.

Turn left onto NY 27

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Turn slight right onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

0.2 mi · 51 sec · Saint Pauls Place

At end of road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Parkside Avenue

Enter roundabout onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

266 ft · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

33 ft · 0 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto Ocean Parkway

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Ocean Parkway

Toward Prospect Avenue, Prospect Expressway North

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NY 27 West: Prospect Expressway, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Merge onto NY 27

1.3 mi · 2 min · Prospect Expressway

Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 46 sec · NY 27

Toward I 278 East: Queens, Bronx Use the none lane.

Merge onto I 278

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Keep slight left at fork

2.3 mi · 4 min

Exit 25 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Manhattan Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

230 ft · 10 sec

Toward NY 9A North: West Street, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, George Washington Bridge Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto NY 9A

1.1 mi · 3 min · West Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Vestry Street

0.2 mi · 47 sec · Vestry Street

Turn left onto Hudson Street

374 ft · 18 sec · Hudson Street

Use the straight / left lanes.

Take the exit

406 ft · 14 sec

Toward I 78: Holland Tunnel, New Jersey Use the straight / left lanes.

Merge onto I 78

1.8 mi · 3 min · Holland Tunnel

Continue on I 78

0.4 mi · 1 min · 14th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 139

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 139 Lower Level

Continue on NJ 139

406 ft · 7 sec · Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

420 ft · 14 sec

Toward US 1-9 North: Secausus Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto US 1; US 9

2.6 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn straight onto NJ 3

4.3 mi · 5 min · NJ 3

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec

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

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto NJ 17

3.3 mi · 3 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 17

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 17

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on NJ 17

4.1 mi · 5 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

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

Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 5 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, because the route relies on major arteries like NJ 17 and NJ 3, aim to avoid peak rush hour traffic to keep your travel time consistent. You will not need to plan for any formal stops along the way, allowing you to complete the 41.6-mile journey in one go without fatigue. Keep your $7 fuel budget in mind when planning your vehicle's needs before you leave. A helpful tip for this specific route is to monitor traffic reports for NJ 17 before pulling out of Brooklyn, as this major corridor can experience significant slowdowns that might affect your arrival time.

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 20.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY, or about 37m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.1 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 41.6 miles or 1h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.8 miles or 37m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 55m

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 Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY

This is one driving day of about 41.6 miles and 1h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brooklyn, 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 NJ 17 for about 19.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.8 mi from Brooklyn, NY · 37m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

21 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

New York City, NY to Suffern, NY

34.4 mi · 50m

Pacing Suggestions

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.8 miles from Brooklyn, 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

$6.77 one way

$13.54 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$7.34	$14.68
premium	$4.88	$8.00	$15.99
diesel	$5.64	$9.24	$18.48

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	12.5	$4.37	$2.00
Efficient EV	10.4	$3.64	$1.66
EV Truck/SUV	16.6	$5.82	$2.66

Gas CO2

15 kg

EV CO2

5 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

Brooklyn, NY

Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

5:44 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suffern, NY

Evening in Suffern on Sunday

Local time

5:44 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

1 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 5m 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 Brooklyn, NY to Suffern, NY covers 41.6 miles and takes about 1h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 3, Franklin Turnpike. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.8 miles from Brooklyn, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.77 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 Brooklyn, NY and Suffern, NY, road signs point toward Bronx, Manhattan, New Jersey, Jersey City and Franklin Turnpike.

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Trip from Brooklyn, 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

Brooklyn, NY

Suffern, NY

Same local time

1 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 5m on the road

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