How far is Rahway, NJ from Little Falls, NJ?
The driving distance from Rahway, NJ to Little Falls, NJ is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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 37m.
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.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rahway and Little Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rahway and Little Falls.
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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
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 Rahway and Little Falls.
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 Sunny near Little Falls.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rahway to Little Falls?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Rahway and 11.9 miles from Little Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Rahway and Sunny near Little Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
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 Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rahway and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 18.39 mi (29.59 km).
#1 Rahway
City in Union County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,832 |
| Coordinates | 40.6081600, -74.2776500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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