Origin
Little Falls, NJ
Afternoon in Little Falls on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Falls, NJ to East Orange, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Falls, NJ
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East Orange, NJ
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Trip Overview
Little Falls, NJ to East Orange, NJ is 9.3 miles and takes about 13m via Garden State Parkway and NJ 3, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, highway-focused drive entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger journey. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, making it an easy option for most travelers.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 3 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| ramp to GSP Southbound | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Notch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls, NJ and East Orange, NJ.
1
Start on (641)
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ridge Road
2
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Long Hill Road
3
Turn straight
300 ft
·
13 sec
4
Turn straight onto CR 633
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Notch Road
5
Take the ramp
193 ft
·
5 sec
6
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
7
Merge onto US 46
0.6 mi
·
42 sec
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn slight left onto NJ 3
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 3
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
ramp to GSP Southbound
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto GSP
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 147
Toward East Orange
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto Parkway Drive
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Parkway Drive
Use the straight lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Parkway Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
ramp to GSP Southbound
Take the exit onto ramp to GSP Southbound toward GSP Toll South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward GSP Toll South
5
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward East Orange
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 147
Toward East Orange
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.33
Garden State Parkway
(5.6 mi)
$0.33
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: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
East Orange, NJ
Afternoon in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
1:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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?
This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend the majority of your time navigating major arteries like the Garden State Parkway and NJ 3. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway. While largely highway, the initial and final segments may involve transitions onto or off of these main roads, offering a brief change in pace.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 3. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.3 miles you will encounter 7 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Little Falls, NJ and East Orange, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Orange.
Gsp Toll South
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
|
via ramp to GSP Southbound
Orange
8.6 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.33 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 East Orange, 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 0.7 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (ramp to GSP Southbound): 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 East Orange, 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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