Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
57.6 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
The drive from Suffern, NY to Gravesend, NY covers 57.6 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, Orange Avenue, NJ 3 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.09 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
28.8 miles from Suffern, NY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 42m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 57.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Orange Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| NJ 3 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tonnelle Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hoboken | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Conrail Viaduct | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Street Viaduct | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 12th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Suffern, NY and Gravesend, NY.
Start on Washington Avenue
Continue on Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Orange Avenue
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left
Take the exit straight toward NJ 3 East: New York
Merge slight left
Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue
Take the exit left toward Hoboken, Holland Tunnel
Merge slight right onto Conrail Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street Viaduct
Continue on 12th Street
Keep slight left to continue on Holland Tunnel
Take the exit slight right toward NY 9A
Turn slight left onto Laight Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Street
Take the exit slight left toward Hugh L Carey Tunnel, Brooklyn
Continue on Gowanus Expressway
Take the exit slight left toward NY 27 East: Prospect Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward NY 27 East TRUCK: 10th Avenue, 11th Avenue, Jewish Children's Museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum
Turn right onto 10th Avenue
Turn left onto McDonald Avenue
Turn left onto Avenue U
Turn right onto Ocean Parkway
Continue on Ocean Parkway
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 57.6 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 28.8 miles or 42m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Gravesend, NY than in the middle of the route.
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 57.6 miles and 1h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.8 mi from Suffern, NY · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 57.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 28.8 miles from Suffern, NY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$9.09 one way
$18.18 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.48 | $10.16 | $20.32 |
| premium | $4.86 | $11.02 | $22.05 |
| diesel | $4.69 | $10.64 | $21.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$9
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
| Efficient EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23 | 0 | $8.06 | $3.69 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Suffern on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Gravesend on Saturday
Local time
9:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
New York City, NY
29 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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