How far is Summit, NJ from Little Falls, NJ?
The driving distance from Summit, NJ to Little Falls, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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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.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Summit and Little Falls.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Summit and Little Falls.
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Start on the route
56 m · 16 sec
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Turn right onto New England Avenue
93 m · 15 sec · New England Avenue
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Turn right onto Springfield Avenue
625 ft · 23 sec · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Morris Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Morris Avenue
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Turn right onto River Road
3040 ft · 1 min · River Road
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Keep slight left to continue on John F. Kennedy Parkway
4.1 mi · 7 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Continue on South Livingston Avenue
4.1 mi · 8 min · South Livingston Avenue
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Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn left onto Roseland Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.4 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Fairview Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pompton Avenue
1585 ft · 31 sec · Pompton Avenue
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Turn right onto Stevens Avenue
2197 ft · 48 sec · Stevens Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lindsley Road
3081 ft · 1 min · East Lindsley Road
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Continue on Francisco Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Francisco Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
62 m · 5 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 Summit 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.
John F. Kennedy Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on John F. Kennedy Parkway
4.09 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Summit 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 Summit to Little Falls?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.2 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?
Livingston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Summit and 8.8 miles from Little Falls.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.66 one way or $5.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Summit and Sunny near Little Falls.
Stop Ideas Near Livingston
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Livingston.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 13.39 mi (21.55 km).
#1 Summit
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 21,812 |
| Coordinates | 40.7156200, -74.3646800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.66 | $5.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.92 | $7.83 |
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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