How far is New Rochelle, NY from Suffern, NY?
The driving distance from New Rochelle, NY to Suffern, NY is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Rochelle and Suffern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Rochelle and Suffern.
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Start on North Avenue
44 m · 30 sec · North Avenue
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Continue on North Avenue
2724 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue
2040 ft · 43 sec · North Columbus Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward Cross County Parkway West
1512 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Cross County Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
3001 ft · 57 sec · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
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Take the exit slight right toward Central Park Avenue North
1512 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue
1141 ft · 32 sec · Central Park Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 87 North, New York State Thruway North: Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, Albany
906 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 33 min · New York State Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward Airmont, Montebello
1663 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Airmont Road
1965 ft · 1 min · North Airmont Road
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Turn right onto State Route 59
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 59
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Continue on Lafayette Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Washington Avenue
22 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Rochelle and Suffern.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
New York State Thruway
Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway
24.6 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving New Rochelle and Sunny near Suffern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Rochelle to Suffern?
The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from New Rochelle and 16.3 miles from Suffern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.12 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Rochelle and Sunny near Suffern.
Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarrytown.
Croton–Harmon station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Stamford Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Rochelle and Suffern. Straight-line distance: 23.75 mi (38.22 km).
#1 New Rochelle
A city in Westchester County, New York.
| Population | 80,973 |
| Coordinates | 40.9114900, -73.7823500 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Suffern
Village in New York, United States
| Population | 10,970 |
| Coordinates | 41.1148200, -74.1495900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Suffern (-74.14959, 41.11482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.45 | $5.12 | $10.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.98 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Premium | $5.38 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| Diesel | $6.51 | $7.49 | $14.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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