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

The driving distance from West New York, NJ to Little Falls, NJ is about 14.9 miles (24 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
14.93 mi
00h 22m
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
14.93 mi
Kilometers
24.02 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Little Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West New York
2026-04-15T04:53
Arrive Little Falls
Wed, Apr 15, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in West New York
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 West New York
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Little Falls
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 60th Street

    669 ft · 26 sec · 60th Street

  2. 2

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

    2399 ft · 1 min · Bergenline Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 51st Street

    672 ft · 39 sec · 51st Street

  4. 4

    Turn sharp left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    776 ft · 26 sec

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West

    876 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on NJ 495 West

    114 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1077 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus

    1534 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton

    138 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward Lower Notch Road

    114 m · 13 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lower Notch Road

    140 m · 18 sec · Lower Notch Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp right

    101 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1193 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Great Notch, Little Falls

    109 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Notch Road

    1383 ft · 43 sec · Notch Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1088 ft · 22 sec · Long Hill Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Ridge Road

    963 ft · 24 sec · Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West New York 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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
140.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 West
11.6 mi · 78%
John F. Kennedy Boulevard
0.85 mi · 6%
Bergenline Avenue
0.45 mi · 3%
Lower Notch Road
0.45 mi · 3%
NJ 495 West
0.44 mi · 3%
Notch Road
0.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 West

Merge slight left

10.2 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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 11m from West New York
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.9 miles (24 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 7.5 miles from West New York and 7.5 miles from Little Falls.

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 3.3 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 8.1 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 9.5 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 6.7 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 9.5 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 West New York and Little Falls. Straight-line distance: 11.58 mi (18.64 km).

West New York

#1 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Little Falls

#2 Little Falls

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

Population14,412
Coordinates40.8689900, -74.2082000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
End: Little Falls (-74.2082, 40.86899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
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 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
1.99 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 3.98 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 West New York and Little Falls. The current time is 04:53:43.

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.