Origin
Suffern, NY
Evening in Suffern on Sunday
Local time
6:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Suffern, NY to Richmond Hill, NY
Drive Time
1h
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
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6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond Hill, NY
Renan Tagliaferro
Trip Overview
Spanning just 39.9 miles, this straightforward route from Suffern to Richmond Hill takes you across the Northeast in about an hour. Because the distance is relatively short, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize NJ 17, NJ 4, and the Cross Bronx Expressway to navigate the journey. With fuel costs estimated at around $7, it is an economical drive for commuters or weekend travelers. Since both the start and end points are located within the Northeast, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your transit. It is a highly practical connection for those looking to move between these two New York points efficiently.
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
19.9 miles from Suffern, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 39.9-mile transit is a highway-focused drive, with 80% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should expect a fast-paced experience rather than a leisurely scenic tour, as the route is designed for direct travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs early on, covering 10.9 miles on NJ 17. As you progress from the quieter areas of Suffern toward the denser traffic of the Cross Bronx Expressway, the driving environment shifts from open highway to more intense urban transit. Be prepared for a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed and efficiency over secondary road exploration.
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 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 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 39.9 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 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 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
29 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
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 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
7
34.3 mi into trip
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~50m in
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I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
8
38.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlanti...
9
38.9 mi into trip
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~57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Towns Along This Route
Between Suffern, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.
Gsp South: Paterson
14.3 mi in
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~20m
Fort Lee
14.3 mi in
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~20m
New York
14.3 mi in
|
~20m
Queens
29 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 10.9 mi | 14m |
| NJ 4 | 6.7 mi | 9m |
| Cross Bronx Expressway | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Van Wyck Expressway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Orange Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Whitestone Expressway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| I 95 EXPR | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Bronx-Whitestone Bridge | 1.3 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 10.9 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Suffern, NY and Richmond Hill, NY.
1
Start on Washington Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue
2
Continue on Washington Avenue
54 ft
·
6 sec
·
Washington Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 202
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Orange Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 17
11 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 17
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward NJ 4, GSP South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJ 4 East: Fort Lee, New York
8
Merge onto NJ 4
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 4
Use the none lane.
9
Continue on NJ 4
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 4
Use the none lane.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 North: George Washington Bridge
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11
Merge onto I 95 EXPR
0.7 mi
·
54 sec
·
I 95 EXPR
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95 EXPR
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 EXPR
13
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.
14
Continue on I 95; US 1
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Trans-Manhattan Expressway
Use the none lane.
15
Continue on I 95; US 1
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Cross Bronx Expressway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 6A
Toward I 678 South: Whitestone Bridge, Queens
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 678
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hutchinson River Expressway
Use the none lane.
18
Continue on I 678
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Bronx-Whitestone Bridge
19
Continue on I 678
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Whitestone Expressway
Use the none lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto I 678
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Van Wyck Expressway
Toward I 678 South: Kennedy Airport
Use the slight left lane.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 6
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue, Atlantic Avenue
Use the right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward Hillside Avenue, Jamaica Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn straight onto Van Wyck Expressway West
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Van Wyck Expressway West
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto Jamaica Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Jamaica Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
Jamaica Avenue
Trip Plan
To ensure the smoothest experience, plan your departure around local traffic patterns, as the heavy reliance on the Cross Bronx Expressway means congestion can significantly impact your one-hour travel time. Since the entire trip is only 39.9 miles, you have the flexibility to drive it in one go without needing scheduled rest stops. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving, as the $7 fuel estimate is based on consistent highway speeds rather than idling in potential city gridlock. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to monitor live traffic reports for the Cross Bronx Expressway before you pull out of Suffern; having a backup plan for that segment can save you significant time. Given the short duration, simply stay alert and focused on the highway signs to stay on track.
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 19.9 miles from Suffern, NY, or about 29m 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 39.9 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 19.9 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Richmond Hill, 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 39.9 miles and 1h.
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 19.9 mi from Suffern, NY · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.9 miles from Suffern, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Richmond Hill, NY
The final approach into Richmond Hill, 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 Richmond Hill, 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
$6.50 one way
$12.99 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| premium | $4.88 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $22.55
George Washington Bridge
$16.00
Whitestone Bridge
$6.55
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
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Richmond Hill, NY
Evening in Richmond Hill on Sunday
Local time
6:38 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 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 Richmond Hill, NY covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 17, NJ 4, Cross Bronx 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 19.9 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 $6.50 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 15 significant decision points across 39.9 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 29 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.3 miles (I 678 / Van Wyck Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Suffern, NY and Richmond Hill, NY, road signs point toward Gsp South: Paterson, Fort Lee, New York and Queens.
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