Origin
East Orange, NJ
Late night in East Orange on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, NJ to Little Falls, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
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Little Falls, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from East Orange, NJ to Little Falls, NJ covers 10.4 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, US 46, State Route 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.74 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| State Route 3 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Notch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Little Falls, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 658
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Oraton Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Parkway Drive
5
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
372 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Lower Notch Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Notch Road
460 ft
·
18 sec
·
Lower Notch Road
13
Take the ramp
331 ft
·
9 sec
14
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 46
15
Take the exit
357 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Great Notch, Little Falls
16
Turn straight onto CR 633
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Notch Road
17
Turn left onto CR 631
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Long Hill Road
18
Continue on (641)
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ridge Road
19
Arrive at destination
(641)
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 658 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 658 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oraton Parkway
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
Navigation decision point
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 153B
Toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
6
9.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Lower Notch Road
At end of road, turn right onto Lower Notch Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Great Notch, Little Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Great Notch, Little Falls
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.74 one way
$3.48 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| premium | $5.01 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $2.29 | $4.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.35
Garden State Parkway
(5.8 mi)
$0.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Little Falls, NJ
Late night in Little Falls on Wednesday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
10.4 mi in 16m, mostly highway — 5.8 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 658 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
375 ft
117 ft
Total Climb
306 ft
Total Descent
58 ft
Highest Point
375 ft
~10.4 mi in
Elevation Range
258 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Orange, NJ and Little Falls, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Great Notch.
Gsp Toll North
0.6 mi in
|
~1m
Great Notch
9.7 mi in
|
~14m
About the Cities
Starting in East Orange, NJ
Full guide →The Oranges are a group of 4 communities in Essex County, New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • East Orange station — New Jersey Transit station
- • Brick Church — New Jersey Transit rail station
- • Ampere — railway station in East Orange, the United States of America
Arriving in Little Falls, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1868
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.35 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Little Falls, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Falls, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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