How far is Little Falls, NJ from Hawthorne, NJ?
The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to Hawthorne, NJ is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and Hawthorne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Hawthorne.
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Start on Ridge Road
963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road
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Continue on Long Hill Road
873 ft · 18 sec · Long Hill Road
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Turn straight
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Notch Road
1413 ft · 39 sec · Notch Road
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Take the ramp straight
59 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
531 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19 North
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
936 ft · 12 sec
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3257 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
2700 ft · 55 sec · River Street
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Turn left
711 ft · 15 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Turn slight right onto Wagaraw Road
3047 ft · 58 sec · Wagaraw Road
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Turn left onto Lafayette Avenue
2891 ft · 1 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
128 m · 17 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Royal Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Royal Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Royal Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and Hawthorne.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 19 North
Continue straight
2.2 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Little Falls and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Hawthorne?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Little Falls and 4.4 miles from Hawthorne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Falls and Sunny near Hawthorne.
Stop Ideas Near Paterson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paterson.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 6.23 mi (10.03 km).
#1 Little Falls
City in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 14,412 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -74.2082000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.9492600, -74.1537500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawthorne (-74.15375, 40.94926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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