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

The driving distance from Little Ferry, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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
9.66 mi
00h 17m
Flight
4.52 mi
7.28 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.52 mi
Kilometers
7.28 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.66 mi
Kilometers
15.54 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Return by in Little Ferry
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Little Ferry
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Little Ferry
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
Lodi
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Little Ferry
3.2 mi
00h 08m
To Passaic
6.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Street

    58 m · 11 sec · Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    100 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Liberty Street

    744 ft · 15 sec · Liberty Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Sylvan Avenue

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Sylvan Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight

    525 ft · 23 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1900 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1415 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street Bypass

    153 m · 15 sec · Main Street Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    2087 ft · 44 sec · Passaic Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Passaic Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Passaic Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Wall Street

    1114 ft · 31 sec · Wall Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Passaic Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Passaic Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    1575 ft · 47 sec · Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Little Ferry 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
144.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sylvan Avenue
2.98 mi · 31%
Passaic Street
1.56 mi · 16%
Passaic Avenue
0.69 mi · 7%
Main Street
0.42 mi · 4%
Memorial Drive
0.27 mi · 3%
Wall Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Sylvan Avenue

Turn left onto Sylvan Avenue

2.88 mi · 00h 04m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
4.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lodi
00h 08m from Little Ferry
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Little Ferry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.6 miles (15.5 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Little Ferry and 6.5 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Little Ferry and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Lodi

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 Lodi and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.6 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 12.3 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 11.4 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 12.3 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 Lodi.

RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Little Ferry and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 4.52 mi (7.28 km).

Little Ferry

#1 Little Ferry

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population10,689
Coordinates40.8528800, -74.0420800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Charles Street (-74.041801, 40.852769)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.29 L · about $1.39
Round trip
$2.78
0.68 gal · 2.58 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.39 $2.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.56 $3.13
Premium $4.95 $1.68 $3.37
Diesel $5.98 $2.03 $4.07

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 Ferry and Passaic. The current time is 22:59:28.

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.