How far is Little Falls, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.39 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.25 mi
6.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.25 mi
Kilometers
6.84 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.39 mi
Kilometers
8.68 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Little Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 1:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Falls
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Clifton
NJ

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

From Little Falls
2.7 mi
00h 06m
To Passaic
2.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    873 ft · 18 sec · Long Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    92 m · 13 sec

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Notch Road

    1413 ft · 39 sec · Notch Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    59 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
203.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Notch Road
2.8 mi · 52%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 40%
Ridge Road
0.18 mi · 3%
Long Hill Road
0.17 mi · 3%
Passaic Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Notch Road

Merge slight left

2.32 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 06m from Little Falls
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Little Falls and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Passaic?

The road trip is about 5.4 miles (8.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.7 miles from Little Falls and 2.7 miles from Passaic.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Falls and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Clifton

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Clifton and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

17 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 4.25 mi (6.84 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-74.208599, 40.869212)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.19 gal
0.72 L · about $0.78
Round trip
$1.55
0.38 gal · 1.44 L
Estimated CO2
1.7 kg one way
Round trip: 3.4 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.78 $1.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.87 $1.75
Premium $4.95 $0.94 $1.88
Diesel $5.98 $1.14 $2.27

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and Passaic. The current time is 00:41:41.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.