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Distance from Gateway National Recreation Area to Rutherford

Driving Distance
55.7 mi 89.6 km
Flying Distance
27.4 mi 44.1 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey to Rutherford, New Jersey is 55.7 mi (89.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 27.4 mi (44.1 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 1 hour 25 minutes

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, moderate in a north direction. Average speeds around 47 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Gateway National Recreation Area
Place Gateway National Recreation Area
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 40.439716
Longitude -73.988497
GPS 40.439716° N, 73.988497° W
Local Time 3:59 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Rutherford
Place Rutherford
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 40.82625
Longitude -74.107054
GPS 40.82625° N, 74.107054° W
Local Time 3:59 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Gateway National Recreation Area, New Jersey to Rutherford, New Jersey covers 55.7 mi (89.6 km) in a north direction. This mixed highways and local roads, moderate route typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (54.6-55.7 miles / 88-90 km). The primary route shown here saves 18 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 47 mph (76 km/h).

Available Routes

NJ-36 N
55.7 mi 1 hour 25 minutes
Shortest
NJ-36 N and I-95 N
54.6 mi 1 hour 8 minutes
Fastest Tolls
I-95 N
54.6 mi 1 hour 8 minutes
Tolls

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.