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

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Little Falls, NJ is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 19m 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
5.53 mi
00h 09m
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
5.53 mi
Kilometers
8.9 km
Drive Time
00h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Little Falls
Thu, Apr 23, 3:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

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

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

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rollins Avenue

    128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    93 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    82 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Great Notch Road

    2968 ft · 2 min · Great Notch Road

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Notch Road

    55 m · 5 sec · Notch Road

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto Notch Road

    1937 ft · 59 sec · Notch Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1088 ft · 22 sec · Long Hill Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Ridge Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
218.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 41%
Rollins Avenue
1.89 mi · 34%
Great Notch Road
0.56 mi · 10%
Notch Road
0.4 mi · 7%
Long Hill Road
0.21 mi · 4%
Ridge Road
0.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Paulison Avenue

Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

2.27 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 09m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
4.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clifton
00h 04m from Passaic
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Little Falls.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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 Passaic and 2.8 miles from Little Falls.

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 1.3 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 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.82 one way or $1.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 9.9 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 Passaic and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 4.25 mi (6.84 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Little Falls

#2 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Little Falls (-74.2082, 40.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
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
0.2 gal
0.74 L · about $0.82
Round trip
$1.63
0.4 gal · 1.48 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.82 $1.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.92 $1.84
Premium $4.95 $0.99 $1.98
Diesel $5.98 $1.20 $2.39

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 Passaic and Little Falls. The current time is 03:37:12.

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.