Trip from Suffern, NY to Brooklyn, NY

Drive Time

1h 4m

Distance

41.5 mi

67 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 16 min

4 AM

0h 59m ★

6 AM

1h 4m

8 AM

1h 15m

10 AM

1h 8m

12 PM

1h 7m

3 PM

1h 8m

5 PM

1h 14m

8 PM

1h 1m

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 planning a quick commute from Suffern to Brooklyn, expect a straightforward journey covering 41.5 miles. Under typical traffic conditions, you can reach your destination in about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Because this is a compact trip, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Budgeting approximately $7 for fuel should cover your needs for the entire distance. This 63% highway-focused drive transitions you from the suburbs of New York State through the corridors of New Jersey and into the urban environment of Brooklyn. It is a functional route designed for efficiency rather than leisure, making it a reliable choice for travelers who prefer a direct path between the two points.

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

20.7 miles from Suffern, NY

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its mix of major thoroughfares and local navigation. You will spend the bulk of your time on NJ 17, NJ 3, and Orange Avenue, experiencing a blend of high-speed highway driving and standard roadway transit. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, where you will navigate 19.5 miles along NJ 17. Because 63% of the route is highway-based, the character of the drive is largely fast-paced and utilitarian. As you move away from the starting point in Suffern and approach Brooklyn, the road environment shifts from suburban stretches to the dense, multi-road network required to reach the borough.

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

There are about 25 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 19.5 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 0.5 miles in near US 202 / Orange Avenue.

Route Complexity 10/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 41.5 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 0.5 miles (US 202 / Orange Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 202 / Orange Avenue

Turn left onto US 202 / Orange Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

30.1 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

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

Use the left lane. Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel

34.8 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

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

Use the left lane. Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn

37.9 mi into trip | ~56m in | NY 27

Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway

39.4 mi into trip | ~59m in | NY 27

Take the exit onto NY 27 toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Cente...

Towns Along This Route

Between Suffern, NY and Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.

Jersey City

30 mi in | ~39m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

30 mi in | ~39m | via US 1; US 9

Hoboken

30.1 mi in | ~39m

Manhattan

31.7 mi in | ~42m | via I 78

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
NJ 17	19.5 mi	24m
NJ 3	4.2 mi	4m
Orange Avenue	2.8 mi	4m
Tonnelle Avenue	2.6 mi	3m
Holland Tunnel	1.9 mi	4m
NY 27	1.8 mi	3m
Caton Avenue	1.2 mi	2m
West Street	0.9 mi	2m

Longest stretch: NJ 17 — 19.5 mi, about 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

20 mi · 24 min · NJ 17

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward NJ 3 East: New York

Merge onto NJ 3

4.2 mi · 4 min · NJ 3

Use the none lane.

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel Use the left lane.

Merge onto NJ 139

0.7 mi · 1 min · Conrail Viaduct

Continue on NJ 139

0.4 mi · 32 sec · 12th Street Viaduct

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 78

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 12th Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 78

1.9 mi · 4 min · Holland Tunnel

Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan

Take the exit

428 ft · 14 sec

Toward NY 9A

Turn slight left onto Laight Street

0.2 mi · 48 sec · Laight Street

Toward NY 9A

At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

2.6 mi · 5 min

Exit 2 Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn Use the left lane.

Continue on I 278

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Gowanus Expressway

Take the exit onto NY 27

1.5 mi · 2 min · NY 27

Exit 24 Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit onto NY 27

0.4 mi · 47 sec · NY 27

Exit 5 Toward NY 27 East: SUNY Downstate Medical Center Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto NY 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Caton Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on NY 27

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Linden Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Turn right onto Nostrand Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Nostrand Avenue

Arrive at destination

Nostrand Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short 1 hour and 4-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the high highway usage, keep an eye on real-time traffic reports to avoid peak-hour congestion on NJ 17 and NJ 3. You won't need to plan for any scheduled stops along the 41.5-mile path, though having your $7 fuel budget ready before you leave will keep your trip moving smoothly. A specific tip for this route is to pay close attention to the transition points between the highways and local roads like Orange Avenue, as these junctions can be busy. Staying alert during these lane changes will help you navigate the route with confidence.

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 20.7 miles from Suffern, NY, or about 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 41.5 miles or 1h 4m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 20.7 miles or 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brooklyn, 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 41.5 miles and 1h 4m.

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 19.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 20.7 mi from Suffern, NY · 28m 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.

Pacing Suggestions

East Flatbush, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.7 miles from Suffern, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Brooklyn, NY

The final approach into Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, 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

$6.76 one way

$13.51 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$7.32	$14.64
premium	$4.88	$7.98	$15.96
diesel	$5.64	$9.22	$18.44

Estimated Tolls: $16.00

Holland Tunnel $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

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 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	$4.36	$1.99
Efficient EV	10.4	$3.63	$1.66
EV Truck/SUV	16.6	$5.81	$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 2 days ago

Origin

Suffern, NY

Evening in Suffern on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Brooklyn, NY

Evening in Brooklyn on Sunday

Local time

6:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°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 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 4m 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 Brooklyn, NY covers 41.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

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

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 20.7 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 $6.76 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 Brooklyn, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken and Manhattan.

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Trip from Suffern, NY to Brooklyn, 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 Brooklyn, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Suffern, NY

Brooklyn, NY

Same local time

1 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 4m on the road

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