How far is Little Falls, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 36 miles (58 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.03 mi
00h 47m
Flight
29.37 mi
47.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.37 mi
Kilometers
47.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.03 mi
Kilometers
57.99 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Return by in Little Falls
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-04-22T21:32
Arrive New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cranford
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Little Falls
17.9 mi
00h 23m
To New Brunswick
18.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and New Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    873 ft · 18 sec · Long Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    92 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Notch Road

    1413 ft · 39 sec · Notch Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    59 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway

    755 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park

    878 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and New Brunswick.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 61%
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 20%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 4%
Notch Road
1.03 mi · 3%
Suydam Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Route 18 Service Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
29.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranford
00h 23m from Little Falls
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Little Falls and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 36 miles (58 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.9 miles from Little Falls and 18.1 miles from New Brunswick.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 29.4 miles (47.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Little Falls and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Cranford

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 Cranford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 29.37 mi (47.26 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-74.208599, 40.869212)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.81 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.62 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and New Brunswick. The current time is 21:32:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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