How far is Little Falls, NJ from West New York, NJ?

The driving distance from Little Falls, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.48 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.58 mi
18.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.58 mi
Kilometers
18.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.48 mi
Kilometers
23.3 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 AM EDT
Return by in Little Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 4:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Falls
2026-04-15T03:24
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 3:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Little Falls
7.2 mi
00h 10m
To West New York
7.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Little Falls and West New York.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Little Falls and West New York.

  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 · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn slight left

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1588 ft · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennedy Boulevard

    80 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 30th Street

    1109 ft · 31 sec · 30th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    90 m · 17 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 49th Street

    544 ft · 31 sec · 49th Street

  16. 16

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

    2840 ft · 2 min · Bergenline Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    669 ft · 18 sec · 60th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Falls and West New York.

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
124.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Notch Road
1.03 mi · 7%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.89 mi · 6%
NJ 495 East
0.55 mi · 4%
Bergenline Avenue
0.54 mi · 4%
30th Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Ridge Road
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn slight left

10.5 mi · 00h 12m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 10m from Little Falls
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Little Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West New York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Little Falls to West New York?

The road trip is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Little Falls and 7.3 miles from West New York.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.08 one way or $4.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Little Falls and Slight Chance Rain Showers near West New York.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.6 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 9 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 6.6 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 9 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 Lyndhurst.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Falls and West New York. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).

Little Falls

#1 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Falls (-74.2082, 40.86899)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.93 L · about $2.08
Round trip
$4.17
1.02 gal · 3.86 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.08 $4.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.35 $4.69
Premium $4.95 $2.53 $5.05
Diesel $5.98 $3.05 $6.10

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Little Falls and West New York. The current time is 03:24:03.

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.