River NJ NY PA

Raritan River

New Jersey • 40.4837, -74.3872

Length

31 mi

50 km

Elevation

48′ → 0′

48 ft drop

Stream Order

8

Major River

Slope

0.03%

1.5 ft/mi

Drainage

7,731 mi²

20,024 km²

Avg Flow

1,831 cfs

1.3 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

45 mi

72 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

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