How far is Rahway, NJ from Fairfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Rahway, NJ to Fairfield, NJ is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rahway and Fairfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rahway and Fairfield.
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Start on Elm Avenue
138 m · 26 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto Irving Street
1741 ft · 49 sec · Irving Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
2455 ft · 1 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn left onto North Stiles Street
2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street
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Turn right onto Stiles Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street
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Continue on Centennial Avenue
112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16.4 mi · 23 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
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
137 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left
34 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Hollywood Avenue
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Turn left onto Craig Place
108 m · 22 sec · Craig Place
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Turn left onto Alan Drive
56 m · 8 sec · Alan Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alan Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Rahway and Fairfield.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
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 leaving Rahway and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rahway to Fairfield?
The road trip is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
East Orange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.5 miles from Rahway and 14.6 miles from Fairfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.1 miles (30.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rahway and Mostly Sunny near Fairfield.
Stop Ideas Near East Orange
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Orange.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rahway and Fairfield. Straight-line distance: 19.09 mi (30.73 km).
#1 Rahway
City in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081600, -74.2776500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,459 |
| Coordinates | 40.8837100, -74.3059800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield (-74.30598, 40.88371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
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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