Drive Time
54m
Distance
34.5 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
Photo: Renan Tagliaferro
The drive from Elmhurst, NY to Suffern, NY covers 34.5 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Queens Boulevard, I 278 East, Brooklyn-Queens Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
17.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 27m into the drive .
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 34.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 278 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Grand Central Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Robert F | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Manhattan | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harlem River Drive North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Elmhurst, NY and Suffern, NY.
Start on Grand Avenue
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Turn slight right
Turn left onto Queens Boulevard
Take the ramp straight toward I 278 East: Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Merge slight left onto Brooklyn-Queens Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Brooklyn-Queens Expressway West
Merge slight left onto Grand Central Parkway
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Take the exit slight right toward Manhattan, Randalls Island
Keep slight left to continue on Manhattan, Randalls Island
Continue on Robert F. Kennedy Bridge
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North, 125th Street, 2nd Avenue
Keep slight right to continue on Harlem River Drive North
Merge slight right onto Harlem River Drive
Take the exit slight left toward I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge, Amsterdam Avenue, West 179 Street
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: George Washington Bridge
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, US 1 South: George Washington Bridge (Upper Level)
Merge slight left onto Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
Continue straight
Keep slight left
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 4 West: Paramus
Merge slight right
Take the exit straight toward GSP South, NJ 17 South, GSP North, NJ 17 North: Grand State Plaza, Newark, Mahwah
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Merge slight left
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit straight toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
Continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike
Turn sharp right onto Lafayette Avenue
Turn slight right onto Washington Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34.5 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 17.2 miles or 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Suffern, NY than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst, NY
This is one driving day of about 34.5 miles and 54m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Elmhurst, NY · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Elmhurst, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $6.09 | $12.17 |
| premium | $4.86 | $6.60 | $13.21 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $6.38 | $12.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.00
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
$5
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Elmhurst on Saturday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Suffern on Saturday
Local time
9:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
60°F
Yonkers, NY
17 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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