Origin
Suffern, NY
Evening in Suffern on Sunday
Local time
5:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffern, NY to Gravesend, NY
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 4m
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6 AM
1h 9m
8 AM
1h 20m
10 AM
1h 13m
12 PM
1h 12m
3 PM
1h 14m
5 PM
1h 20m
8 PM
1h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gravesend, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Traveling from Suffern to Gravesend covers 43.9 miles, typically taking about 1 hour and 9 minutes depending on traffic conditions. This route functions perfectly as a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. With a fuel budget of approximately $7, it is an affordable journey through the Northeast corridor. You will navigate via NJ 17, NJ 3, and eventually onto McDonald Avenue to reach your destination. Because the transit is relatively short, you have the flexibility to plan your departure around your personal schedule rather than worrying about mid-trip fatigue.
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
22 miles from Suffern, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a mixed-drive experience that balances highway efficiency with local navigation. You will spend roughly 59% of your time on highways, providing a steady pace for the majority of the 43.9-mile distance. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 19.5 miles spent on NJ 17, which serves as the primary artery for the first leg of your trip. As you transition from the highway segments onto McDonald Avenue, the character of the road shifts significantly toward a more local, urban driving environment. Expect the road to feel fast and utilitarian initially before slowing down as you approach your final destination in Gravesend.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
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 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 19 significant decision points across 43.9 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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.5 mi into trip
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~1m in
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US 202 / Orange Avenue
Turn left onto US 202 / Orange Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
30.1 mi into trip
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~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
8
34.8 mi into trip
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~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
7
37.9 mi into trip
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~56m in
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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
8
38.9 mi into trip
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~58m in
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NY 27 Truck
Take the exit onto NY 27 Truck toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
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 4
Toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Aven...
Towns Along This Route
Between Suffern, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jewish Children's Museum - among others.
Jersey City
30 mi in
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~39m
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via US 1; US 9
Pulaski Skyway
30 mi in
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~39m
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via US 1; US 9
Hoboken
30.1 mi in
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~39m
Manhattan
31.7 mi in
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~42m
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via I 78
Brooklyn
34.8 mi in
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~50m
Jewish Children's Museum
38.9 mi in
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~58m
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via NY 27 Truck
Brooklyn Children's Museum
38.9 mi in
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~58m
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via NY 27 Truck
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 19.5 mi | 24m |
| NJ 3 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
| McDonald Avenue | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Orange Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Tonnelle Avenue | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Holland Tunnel | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| NY 27 | 1 mi | 1m |
| 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 Gravesend, NY.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Washington Avenue
2
Continue on Washington Avenue
54 ft
·
6 sec
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Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 202
2.8 mi
·
4 min
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Orange Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
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21 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 17
20 mi
·
24 min
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NJ 17
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
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48 sec
Toward NJ 3 East: New York
7
Merge onto NJ 3
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 3
Use the none lane.
8
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
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3 min
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Tonnelle Avenue
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.1 mi
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9 sec
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Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto NJ 139
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Conrail Viaduct
12
Continue on NJ 139
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
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12th Street Viaduct
Use the none lane.
13
Continue on I 78
0.3 mi
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54 sec
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12th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Holland Tunnel
Toward Holland Tunnel, Manhattan
15
Take the exit
428 ft
·
14 sec
Toward NY 9A
16
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
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Laight Street
Toward NY 9A
17
At end of road, turn left onto NY 9A
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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West Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Take the exit
2.6 mi
·
5 min
Exit 2
Toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on I 278
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
Gowanus Expressway
20
Take the exit onto NY 27
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
NY 27
Exit 24
Toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
21
Take the exit onto NY 27 Truck
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
NY 27 Truck
Exit 4
Toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn right onto NY 27 Truck
262 ft
·
11 sec
·
10th Avenue
Use the right lane.
23
Turn left onto NY 27 Truck
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
McDonald Avenue
Use the none / slight left / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto Avenue U
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
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Avenue U
25
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Ocean Parkway
26
Continue on Ocean Parkway
0.1 mi
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40 sec
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Ocean Parkway
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
Ocean Parkway
Trip Plan
To make the most of this drive, aim to leave during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion on the major thoroughfares. Since the entire trip takes just over an hour with no mandatory stops, you can easily complete the journey in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your $7 fuel estimate in mind when budgeting, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the road. A helpful tip for this specific route is to pay close attention to your GPS once you transition from the highway onto McDonald Avenue, as local street navigation requires more focus than the earlier open-road portions of the drive.
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 22 miles from Suffern, NY, or about 29m 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 43.9 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gravesend, NY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Suffern, NY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 43.9 miles and 1h 9m.
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 22 mi from Suffern, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Suffern, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gravesend, NY
The final approach into Gravesend, 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 Gravesend, 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
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.74 | $15.49 |
| premium | $4.88 | $8.44 | $16.88 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $9.75 | $19.51 |
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
$7
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: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
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.
Destination
Gravesend, NY
Evening in Gravesend 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 9m 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 Gravesend, NY covers 43.9 miles and takes about 1h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 3, McDonald Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 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 $7.15 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 43.9 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.
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.
Between Suffern, NY and Gravesend, NY, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Hoboken, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Jewish Children's Museum - among others.
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