Trip from Bushwick, NY to Suffern, NY

Drive Time

1h 2m

Distance

37.8 mi

61 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

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.

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Bushwick, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

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.

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

18.9 miles from Bushwick, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

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.

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

There are about 40 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 10.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 37.8 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 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 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 30 key points

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

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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 278 East: Triborough Bridge, Manhattan...

9.1 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

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

Use the none lane. Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island

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...

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

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

Towns Along This Route

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

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.

Start on Linden Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · Linden Street

Turn left onto Cypress Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · Cypress Avenue

Turn right onto Flushing Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Flushing Avenue

Use the none lane.

Turn straight onto Grand Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · Grand Avenue

Turn left onto 69th Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · 69th Street

Turn left onto Queens Boulevard

285 ft · 9 sec · Queens Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Merge onto I 278

0.9 mi · 1 min · Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Use the none lane.

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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto GCP; I 278

0.7 mi · 1 min · Grand Central Parkway

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 278

1.6 mi · 2 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 46 Toward Manhattan, Randalls Island Use the none lane.

Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Keep slight right at fork

127 ft · 3 sec

Toward Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 53 sec

Toward Harlem River Drive North Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto HRD

2.3 mi · 3 min · Harlem River Drive

Use the none lane.

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.

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 South: George Washington Bridge Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

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.

Merge onto I 95; US 1

0.4 mi · 42 sec · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

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

Since this is a relatively short 1-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You won't need to build in formal stops, so feel free to head out whenever it best suits your schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before leaving Bushwick, as the $6 estimated cost can fluctuate based on idling in traffic along the highway sections. Because the route relies heavily on NJ 17, check for construction updates on that specific highway before you pull out of the driveway. Being prepared for these arterial road conditions will ensure your trip to Suffern remains smooth and stress-free.

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 18.9 miles from Bushwick, NY, or about 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.8 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 37.8 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 18.9 miles or 35m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 53m

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 Bushwick, 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 Bushwick, NY

This is one driving day of about 37.8 miles and 1h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bushwick, 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 10.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 18.9 mi from Bushwick, NY · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 18.9 miles from Bushwick, 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

$6.15 one way

$12.31 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$6.67	$13.34
premium	$4.88	$7.27	$14.53
diesel	$5.64	$8.40	$16.80

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.3	$3.97	$1.81
Efficient EV	9.5	$3.31	$1.51
EV Truck/SUV	15.1	$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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bushwick, NY

Evening in Bushwick on Sunday

Local time

5:02 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Suffern, NY

Evening in Suffern on Sunday

Local time

5:02 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

2 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bushwick, NY to Suffern, NY covers 37.8 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 4, 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 18.9 miles from Bushwick, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.15 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 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.

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Trip from Bushwick, 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

Bushwick, NY

Suffern, NY

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 2m on the road

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