How far is Clark, NJ from Rahway, NJ?
The driving distance from Clark, NJ to Rahway, NJ is about 3.7 miles (6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clark and Rahway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clark and Rahway.
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Start on Concord Street
64 m · 15 sec · Concord Street
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Turn left onto Carolina Street
121 m · 19 sec · Carolina Street
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Turn right onto Lexington Avenue
108 m · 21 sec · Lexington Avenue
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Turn left onto Chester Lang Place
910 ft · 42 sec · Chester Lang Place
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Walnut Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
1.5 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Westfield Avenue
1805 ft · 1 min · Westfield Avenue
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Continue on West Grand Avenue
2455 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Irving Street
1741 ft · 50 sec · Irving Street
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
138 m · 20 sec · Elm Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clark and Rahway.
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.
Walnut Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Walnut Avenue
1.1 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny near Rahway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clark to Rahway?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (6 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Clark and 1.9 miles from Rahway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before arriving, the latest forecast around Rahway is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clark and Rahway. Straight-line distance: 2.85 mi (4.59 km).
#1 Clark
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 15,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.6409400, -74.3107000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rahway
City in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081600, -74.2776500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elm Avenue (-74.277656, 40.608206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
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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