Origin
Moe, NJ
Afternoon in Moe on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moe, NJ to Little Falls, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
31.5 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moe, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Little Falls, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Moe, NJ to Little Falls, NJ covers 31.5 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 23, Union Valley Road, US 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 16.6 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 31.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 31.5 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 23 and Union Valley Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 16.6 miles on NJ 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and Union Valley Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.9 miles in near CR 513.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
10.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 513
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
5
27.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
5
30.7 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Moe, NJ to Little Falls, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
27.5 mi in
|
~38m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 16.6 mi | 19m |
| Union Valley Road | 8.6 mi | 13m |
| US 46 | 2.9 mi | 3m |
| Warwick Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| White Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| CR 513 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Notch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 16.6 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moe, NJ and Little Falls, NJ.
1
Start on Melrose Avenue
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Melrose Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto Warwick Turnpike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warwick Turnpike
3
Keep slight right at fork onto White Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
White Road
4
Turn straight onto CR 513
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Union Valley Road
5
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 513
6.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Union Valley Road
6
Take the ramp onto CR 513
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
CR 513
7
Continue on NJ 23; CR 513
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
NJ 23; CR 513
8
Take the exit onto CR 513
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
CR 513
9
At end of road, turn left onto CR 513
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
CR 513
Use the left lane.
10
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 23; CR 513
10 mi
·
12 min
·
NJ 23; CR 513
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
14
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
15
Continue on US 46
0.8 mi
·
53 sec
·
US 46
16
Take the exit
357 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Great Notch, Little Falls
17
Turn straight onto CR 633
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Notch Road
18
Turn left onto CR 631
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Long Hill Road
19
Continue on (641)
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Ridge Road
20
Arrive at destination
(641)
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.22 one way
$10.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.95 | $13.91 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Warwick Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$0
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.31 | $1.51 |
| Efficient EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.76 | $1.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Little Falls on Friday
Local time
12:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
29 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Moe, NJ to Little Falls, NJ covers 31.5 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, Union Valley Road, US 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.7 miles from Moe, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.22 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 31.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.9 miles (CR 513): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 27.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Moe, NJ to Little Falls, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 5 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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