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Raritan River

New Jersey • 40.5270, -74.4934
Length
31 mi
50 km
Elevation
46′ → -5′
51 ft drop
Stream Order
8
Major River
Slope
0.03%
1.7 ft/mi
Drainage
7,267 mi²
18,822 km²
Avg Flow
1,831 cfs
2.8 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
45 mi
72 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
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Access Sites on Raritan River

There are 3 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Raritan River.