How far is Lakewood, NJ from Little Falls, NJ?
The driving distance from Lakewood, NJ to Little Falls, NJ is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 00m 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 30m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakewood and Little Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood and Little Falls.
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Start on 8th Street
14 m · 4 sec · 8th Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue
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Continue on US Highway 9
26 mi · 39 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.5 mi · 41 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit right toward Lower Notch Road
114 m · 13 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Notch Road
140 m · 18 sec · Lower Notch Road
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Take the ramp right
101 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left
1193 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Great Notch, Little Falls
109 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Notch Road
1383 ft · 43 sec · Notch Road
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Turn left onto Long Hill Road
1088 ft · 22 sec · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakewood and Little Falls.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
29.5 mi · 00h 41m
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 Lakewood and Sunny near Little Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakewood to Little Falls?
The road trip is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.3 miles from Lakewood and 30.3 miles from Little Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakewood and Sunny near Little Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakewood and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 53.28 mi (85.75 km).
#1 Lakewood
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 107,439 |
| Coordinates | 40.0978900, -74.2176400 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Falls
City in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 14,412 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -74.2082000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Falls (-74.2082, 40.86899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $11.07 | $22.15 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $13.52 | $27.04 |
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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