How far is Suffern, NY from New Rochelle, NY?

The driving distance from Suffern, NY to New Rochelle, NY is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.93 mi
00h 43m
Flight
23.75 mi
38.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.75 mi
Kilometers
38.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.93 mi
Kilometers
56.22 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM EDT
Return by in Suffern
Thu, Oct 15, 3:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Suffern
2026-10-15T13:34
Arrive New Rochelle
Thu, Oct 15, 2:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Suffern
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tarrytown
NY

Village in town of Greenburgh, Westchester County, New York, United States

From Suffern
16.3 mi
00h 21m
To New Rochelle
18.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Suffern and New Rochelle.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Suffern and New Rochelle.

  1. 1

    Start on Washington Avenue

    12 m · 8 sec · Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Lafayette Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lafayette Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 59

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 59

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Airmont Road

    1396 ft · 44 sec · North Airmont Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 87 South, I 287 East: Airmont, Montebello

    1831 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

    15.6 mi · 20 min · New York State Thruway

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New York State Thruway

    8.8 mi · 12 min · New York State Thruway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Cross County Parkway, Mile Square Road

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Central Park Avenue

    1986 ft · 57 sec · Central Park Avenue

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward Cross County Parkway East

    1167 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Cross County Parkway (local lanes)

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 22: North Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon

    1154 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Parkway South

    116 m · 16 sec · Parkway South

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Columbus Avenue

    1721 ft · 35 sec · North Columbus Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Lincoln Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East Lincoln Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Avenue

    1727 ft · 38 sec · North Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Avenue

    853 ft · 21 sec · North Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Suffern and New Rochelle.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New York State Thruway
24.4 mi · 70%
East Lincoln Avenue
2.12 mi · 6%
Cross County Parkway (local lanes)
1.62 mi · 5%
Lafayette Avenue
1 mi · 3%
State Route 59
0.88 mi · 3%
North Avenue
0.49 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New York State Thruway

Merge slight left onto New York State Thruway

15.6 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
23.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tarrytown
00h 21m from Suffern
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Suffern and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Suffern to New Rochelle?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tarrytown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Suffern and 18.6 miles from New Rochelle.

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 11.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.47 one way or $10.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Suffern and Sunny near New Rochelle.

Stop Ideas Near Tarrytown

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Tarrytown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Old Town Hall

Greenwich , CT
Greenwich Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830
Rating 3.9/5 10 reviews Tourist attraction,Historical landmark
Mount Vernon City Hall
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

Mount Vernon City Hall

Tarrytown
1 Roosevelt Square N, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
Rating 3.7/5 48 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Tarrytown
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tarrytown.

RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

13 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

19 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Stamford Transportation Center

27 mi away
Washington Blvd and South State St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Suffern and New Rochelle. Straight-line distance: 23.75 mi (38.22 km).

Suffern

#1 Suffern

Village in New York, United States

Population10,970
Coordinates41.1148200, -74.1495900
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
New Rochelle

#2 New Rochelle

A city in Westchester County, New York.

Population80,973
Coordinates40.9114900, -73.7823500
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Washington Ave (-74.149626, 41.114808)
End: North Avenue (-73.782386, 40.911516)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.67 L · about $5.47
Round trip
$10.94
2.46 gal · 9.34 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $5.47 $10.94
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.13 $12.26
Premium $5.38 $6.62 $13.24
Diesel $6.51 $8.01 $16.01

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Suffern and New Rochelle. The current time is 13:34:29.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.