How far is East Rutherford, NJ from South Fallsburg, NY?
The driving distance from East Rutherford, NJ to South Fallsburg, NY is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
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.
Town in New York, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between East Rutherford and South Fallsburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Rutherford and South Fallsburg.
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Start on Boiling Springs Avenue
38 m · 10 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
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Turn left onto Paterson Avenue
2779 ft · 49 sec · Paterson Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1462 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
7.3 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
877 ft · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 87 North, NY 17 North, New York State Thruway North: Albany
14.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6, NY 17: Harriman
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
46 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 17 West: Binghamton
2294 ft · 30 sec
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Continue straight
42.3 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
1731 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NY 42: Kiamesha, Monticello
102 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto State Highway 42
1.7 mi · 2 min · State Highway 42
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Continue on Main Street
2.6 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Laurel Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Laurel Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Place
949 ft · 44 sec · Park Place
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Turn left onto Elm Drive
645 ft · 28 sec · Elm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Elm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between East Rutherford and South Fallsburg.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
NY 17 West
Continue straight
42.3 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving East Rutherford and Sunny near South Fallsburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from East Rutherford to South Fallsburg?
The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.2 miles from East Rutherford and 43.3 miles from South Fallsburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.10 one way or $26.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around East Rutherford and Sunny near South Fallsburg.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
Croton–Harmon station
Poughkeepsie station
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between East Rutherford and South Fallsburg. Straight-line distance: 67.31 mi (108.33 km).
#1 East Rutherford
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 9,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339900, -74.0970900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Fallsburg
Census designated place
| Population | 2,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.7206500, -74.6343300 |
| Altitude | 386 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Fallsburg (-74.63433, 41.72065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $4.30 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $15.78 | $31.57 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $19.27 | $38.53 |
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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