How far is Little Falls, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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.
Borough in Morris County, 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 Ringwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and Ringwood.
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Start on Ridge Road
62 m · 8 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Francisco Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Francisco Avenue
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Continue on Lindsley Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Lindsley Road
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Turn right onto Pompton Avenue
2033 ft · 36 sec · Pompton Avenue
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Continue on Newark - Pompton Turnpike
6.1 mi · 8 min · Newark - Pompton Turnpike
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and Ringwood.
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.
Newark - Pompton Turnpike
Continue on Newark - Pompton Turnpike
6.13 mi · 00h 08m
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 Ringwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to Ringwood?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.5 miles from Little Falls and 10.6 miles from Ringwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.18 one way or $6.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Little Falls and Sunny near Ringwood.
Stop Ideas Near Riverdale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Paterson City Council
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 17 mi (27.36 km).
#1 Little Falls
City in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 14,412 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -74.2082000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
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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