How far is Ringwood, NJ from Little Falls, NJ?
The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Little Falls, NJ is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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 33m.
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 Ringwood and Little Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood and Little Falls.
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Start on Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Continue on Ringwood Avenue
3.8 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
576 ft · 17 sec · Union Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 South: Morristown
1496 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23: Riverdale, Wayne, Butler
847 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 23 South: Riverdale, Wayne
2064 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton
1737 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 54 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Great Notch, Little Falls
109 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Notch Road
1383 ft · 43 sec · Notch Road
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Turn left onto Long Hill Road
1088 ft · 22 sec · Long Hill Road
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Continue on Ridge Road
963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringwood and Little Falls.
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.
NJ 23 South
Keep slight left
6.21 mi · 00h 07m
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 Ringwood 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 Ringwood to Little Falls?
The road trip is about 21.2 miles (34.1 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 10.6 miles from Ringwood and 10.6 miles from Little Falls.
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 4.2 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Sunny near Little Falls.
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 Ringwood and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 17 mi (27.36 km).
#1 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Falls
City in Morrison County, Minnesota
| Population | 14,412 |
| Coordinates | 40.8689900, -74.2082000 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Falls (-74.2082, 40.86899)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.30 | $3.22 | $6.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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