Trip from Suffern, NY to East Flatbush, NY

Drive Time

1h 6m

Distance

42.3 mi

68 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

1h 1m ★

6 AM

1h 7m

8 AM

1h 17m

10 AM

1h 11m

12 PM

1h 9m

3 PM

1h 11m

5 PM

1h 17m

8 PM

1h 4m

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

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East Flatbush, NY

Renan Tagliaferro

Trip Overview

Spanning 42.3 miles, this trek from Suffern, NY, to East Flatbush, NY, is a straightforward journey typically lasting about 1 hour and 6 minutes. Because the trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $7 for fuel to complete the drive. Navigating primarily through the Northeast, you will rely on NJ 17, NJ 3, and Orange Avenue to reach your destination. While the route is highway-focused, the distance is manageable for any driver looking to connect these two points efficiently. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you where you need to go without unnecessary complications.

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

21.1 miles from Suffern, NY

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

Drive Character

This drive is defined by a highway-focused profile, with 62% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will encounter a mix of major arteries and local connectors as you transition through the region. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 19.5 miles along NJ 17, providing a period of steady driving before you shift toward your destination. Expect the character of the road to evolve from the suburban feel of Suffern into the more dense traffic patterns typical of the approach to East Flatbush. It is a functional commute that requires your full attention as you move between these distinct areas.

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

There are about 24 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 15 significant decision points across 42.3 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 15 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 East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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

Brooklyn

34.8 mi in | ~50m

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
Linden Boulevard	1.4 mi	3m
Caton Avenue	1.2 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 East Flatbush, 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

1.4 mi · 3 min · Linden Boulevard

Use the left / none lanes.

Arrive at destination

NY 27

Trip Plan

Since this is a quick 1-hour trip with zero planned stops, you have significant flexibility in your departure time. However, given the highway-heavy nature of the route, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain your estimated travel time. Keep your fuel gauge in mind before you head out, as the $7 cost is a modest estimate that can fluctuate based on traffic idling. Because you won't be stopping along the way, ensure your vehicle is prepped and your personal needs are met before you pull out of Suffern. A concrete tip for this route: pay close attention to your navigation when transitioning between NJ 17 and NJ 3, as these busy interchanges require quick decision-making.

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 21.1 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 42.3 miles or 1h 6m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 21.1 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 53m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Flatbush, 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 42.3 miles and 1h 6m.

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 21.1 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

Brooklyn, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Suffern, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in East Flatbush, NY

The final approach into East Flatbush, 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 East Flatbush, 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

$6.89 one way

$13.77 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 15 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.48	$7.46	$14.92
premium	$4.88	$8.13	$16.26
diesel	$5.64	$9.40	$18.80

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: 14.8 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	12.7	$4.44	$2.03
Efficient EV	10.6	$3.70	$1.69
EV Truck/SUV	16.9	$5.92	$2.71

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

6:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

East Flatbush, NY

Evening in East Flatbush on Sunday

Local time

6:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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 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 6m 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 East Flatbush, NY covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 6m 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 21.1 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 $6.89 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 East Flatbush, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan and Brooklyn.

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Trip from Suffern, NY to East Flatbush, 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 East Flatbush, NY

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Suffern, NY

East Flatbush, NY

Same local time

2 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 6m on the road

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