Trip from Suffern, NY to Astoria, NY

Drive Time

50m

Distance

31.8 mi

51 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 12 min

4 AM

0h 46m ★

6 AM

0h 50m

8 AM

0h 58m

10 AM

0h 53m

12 PM

0h 52m

3 PM

0h 53m

5 PM

0h 58m

8 PM

0h 48m

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

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Astoria, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

If you are planning to travel from Suffern, NY to Astoria, NY, you are looking at a straightforward 31.8-mile trip that typically takes about 50 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, it remains an affordable option for commuters or visitors moving through the Northeast region. Because the drive is relatively short, you have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. It is a practical, no-nonsense route that connects the suburban landscape of Suffern directly to the urban environment of Astoria.

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

15.9 miles from Suffern, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 23m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 71% of this journey is spent on major roadways. You will navigate a sequence of main arteries, including NJ 17, NJ 4, and the Major Deegan Expressway, which keeps the pace moving steadily. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is an 10.9-mile segment on NJ 17, providing a consistent rhythm to your drive. While the transition from local roads to heavy highway traffic defines the character of this trip, the shift in scenery from the outskirts to the city is distinct. It is a functional drive designed for efficiency rather than leisurely cruising.

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

There are about 27 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 10.9 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 24.6 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 31.8 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 24.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

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

24.6 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium

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 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany,...

24.8 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 87 South: Queens

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Exit 1D Toward I 87 South: Queens

28.1 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queen...

30.7 mi into trip | ~46m in | I 278 Truck

Take the exit onto I 278 Truck toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 45 Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

30.7 mi into trip | ~46m in

Keep slight right at fork toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

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

Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

Towns Along This Route

Between Suffern, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Albany, Yankee Stadium and Manhattan - among others.

Gsp South: Paterson

14.3 mi in | ~20m

Fort Lee

14.3 mi in | ~20m

New York

14.3 mi in | ~20m

Albany

24.6 mi in | ~35m

Yankee Stadium

24.6 mi in | ~35m

Manhattan

28.1 mi in | ~41m

Queens

28.1 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NJ 17	10.9 mi	14m
NJ 4	6.7 mi	9m
Major Deegan Expressway	2.8 mi	4m
Orange Avenue	2.8 mi	4m
Robert F. Kennedy Bridge	2.3 mi	4m
I 95 EXPR	1.5 mi	2m
Trans-Manhattan Expressway	0.8 mi	1m
George Washington Bridge (upper level)	0.6 mi	1m

Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 10.9 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Washington Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Washington Avenue

Continue on Washington Avenue

54 ft · 6 sec · Washington Avenue

Turn left onto US 202

2.8 mi · 4 min · Orange Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto NJ 17

11 mi · 14 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec

Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York

Merge onto NJ 4

0.3 mi · 24 sec · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Continue on NJ 4

6.4 mi · 8 min · NJ 4

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 18 sec

Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 95 EXPR

0.7 mi · 54 sec · I 95 EXPR

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR

0.8 mi · 1 min · I 95 EXPR

Continue on I 95; US 1; US 9

0.6 mi · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 95; US 1

0.8 mi · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 1C-D Toward I 87 South, I 87 North: Queens, Albany, Yankee Stadium Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Exit 1D Toward I 87 South: Queens Use the slight left lane.

Merge onto I 87

2.8 mi · 4 min · Major Deegan Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 50 sec

Toward I 278 West: RFK Bridge, Manhattan, Queens Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 278

2.3 mi · 4 min · Robert F. Kennedy Bridge

Use the none lane.

Take the exit onto I 278 Truck

98 ft · 2 sec · I 278 Truck

Exit 45 Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward 31st Street, Astoria Boulevard

Turn right onto 29th Street

315 ft · 8 sec · 29th Street

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Astoria Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Astoria Boulevard

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto 21st Street

0.2 mi · 27 sec · 21st Street

Turn right onto 30th Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · 30th Avenue

Turn sharp right onto 12th Street

386 ft · 18 sec · 12th Street

Arrive at destination

12th Street

Trip Plan

Given the 50-minute duration, you can easily complete this drive in one go without needing any planned stops along the way. Since this is a short trip, your best strategy is to monitor traffic patterns on the Major Deegan Expressway to avoid potential bottlenecks during peak hours. Keep your fuel level checked before departure, though the $5 cost suggests you will likely only need a minor top-off to finish the trek. Because the route is compact, you have the advantage of being able to leave whenever fits your schedule best. Always stay alert when merging onto the interstate sections, as these high-traffic areas require your full attention.

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 15.9 miles from Suffern, NY, or about 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.9 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 31.8 miles or 50m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 15.9 miles or 23m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 40m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Suffern, 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 Suffern, NY

This is one driving day of about 31.8 miles and 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Suffern, 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 10.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 15.9 mi from Suffern, NY · 23m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Yonkers, NY

16 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Yonkers, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Suffern, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Astoria, NY

The final approach into Astoria, 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 Astoria, 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

$5.18 one way

$10.35 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$5.61	$11.22
premium	$4.88	$6.11	$12.23
diesel	$5.64	$7.06	$14.13

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

George Washington Bridge $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

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: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	9.5	$3.34	$1.53
Efficient EV	8	$2.78	$1.27
EV Truck/SUV	12.7	$4.45	$2.04

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 2 days ago

Origin

Suffern, NY

Evening in Suffern on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Astoria, NY

Evening in Astoria on Sunday

Local time

7:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°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

3 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

50m 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 Suffern, NY to Astoria, NY covers 31.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 15.9 miles from Suffern, NY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.18 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 Suffern, NY and Astoria, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York, Albany, Yankee Stadium and Manhattan - among others.

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Trip from Suffern, NY to Astoria, 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 Astoria, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Suffern, NY

Astoria, NY

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

50m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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